assist-coach ruud van nistelrooij laat eerste training in new york schieten

2026-06-05 sport

New York, vrijdag, 5 juni 2026.
Ruud van Nistelrooij ontbreekt bij het Nederlands elftal in New York. De assistent-trainer van bondscoach Ronald Koeman is wegens privéomstandigheden in Nederland gebleven. Hij sluit zondag weer aan, net voor de oefeninterland tegen Oezbekistan. De bond denkt dat er geen sprake is van iets levensbedreigends. Van Nistelrooij werkte eerder met Koeman tijdens het EK 2021. Dit is zijn derde periode als assistent. Zijn ervaring met toernooien is waar Koeman op rekent. Tijdens de eerste training in Orangeburg stond hij niet op het veld. Wel waren mede-assistenten Erwin Koeman en Wim Jonk aanwezig. Het elftal bereidt zich voor op het WK in de Verenigde Staten, Canada en Mexico. De groepsfase begint voor Oranje op 14 juni tegen Japan.

absence due to personal circumstances

Ruud van Nistelrooij missed the first training session of the Netherlands national team in New York due to personal reasons [1]. The assistant coach remained in the Netherlands while the squad traveled to the United States for World Cup preparations [2]. According to the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB), there is no life-threatening situation involved [3]. Van Nistelrooij is expected to rejoin the team on Sunday ahead of the friendly match against Uzbekistan [4]. His temporary absence does not affect the overall schedule of international fixtures in the United States [5].

continuity in coaching staff

Despite Van Nistelrooij’s absence, other members of Ronald Koeman’s technical staff were present during the training session in Orangeburg [6]. Assistants Erwin Koeman and Wim Jonk led parts of the practice alongside the head coach [7]. This ensures continuity in tactical instruction and preparation routines [8]. The team continues its buildup towards the opening group stage match against Japan on June 14th [9]. Van Nistelrooij brings tournament experience from previous major competitions which Koeman values highly [10].

tournament preparation timeline

The Netherlands national team began their American phase of World Cup preparations with a training session at NYCFC’s facility in Orangeburg [11]. Players reported to the camp following club commitments across Europe [12]. The upcoming friendly against Uzbekistan serves as the final test before competitive matches commence [13]. After facing Japan on June 14th, Oranje will play Sweden on June 20th and Tunisia on June 26th in the group stage [14]. All games take place under the expanded 48-nation tournament format co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico [15].

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Nederlands elftal Ruud van Nistelrooij