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A decisive message from the Germany coach after growing controversy

Feyenoord boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst has admitted he was stunned by the KNVB's bold move to name former Barcelona team-mate Xavi as the new Netherlands head coach. The Dutch tactician has already reached out to congratulate the Spaniard, insisting that his former colleague deserves total backing despite the initial scepticism surrounding his appointment.

Ronald de Boer has backed Patrick Kluivert to become the perfect assistant for new Netherlands head coach Xavi Hernandez. The former Barcelona team-mates share a close bond, and De Boer believes Kluivert's vast experience would immediately benefit the incoming manager.