“The knee is quiet now. I am hopeful that I can participate in group training and will soon be able to play, ” said Vlaar.
Orange began Monday in preparation for the important European Championship qualifier in Riga.
Vlaar trained last week individually to spare his knee last Friday and did not participate in the exhibition game lost by the United States (4-3). He was sat in Amsterdam on training whereas the other internationals had a free weekend.
“My knee responded well to the efforts that gave hopeful direction this week. I’ve always had in my head that I could play Friday against Latvia. I know the importance of that game that we have to win, ” said Vlaar
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Excels
The North Hollander came since the successful World Cup, where he was one of the stars, because of persistent injuries only once in action for Holland.
The occurrence of Vlaar in the friendly match in November against Mexico was limited to 24 minutes. Then he had to be replaced by new physical problems.
“The last few months I have not trained with the club, but played the games. That was my choice, I was determined to play.”
A fit Vlaar can count Friday in Riga on a spot basis. Hiddink left after the disappointing match against the Americans hinted against Latvia a new rearguard to send in the field. Vlaar would have it accompanied by Gregory van der Wiel, Stefan de Vrij and Jetro Willems
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Adult
The former Feyenoord thinks Oranje “not mature enough” against America. “We just have to play that game.”
“It fits a little in this season of the Dutch national team. In it we will have to take steps. We want to go to the European Championship, which is very important for everyone also for the development of young players. ”
Vlaar does not believe that the match against Latvia decides the fate of Hiddink. “I’m not quite working. I want to win every game. As players, we will have to do better than Friday against the Americans ”
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