Portugal 1-0 Netherlands: 5 Hits and Flops

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo lifts the Nations League trophy aloft after their 1-0 win over Holland
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo lifts the Nations League trophy aloft after their 1-0 win over Holland

#3 Flop: Denzel Dumfries

Dumfries largely struggled and Portugal targeted him, aware that he's more suited further forward
Dumfries largely struggled and Portugal targeted him, aware that he's more suited further forward

No tackles, one interception, three clearances and a game-high four fouls committed - this was a game to forget for PSV's Denzel Dumfries. The 23-year-old has enjoyed an excellent campaign for both club and country, although his final two displays of the 18/19 campaign have left a lot to be desired.

Against England, he found himself on a tightrope early on struggling to cope against the interplay between Ben Chilwell and Jadon Sancho. On this occasion it was no different either: he didn't appear comfortable and questions over his best position are justified as he appears more suited further forward - similar to a right-sided midfield role.

Dispossessed on three occasions, only Depay (58.1%) had worse pass completion rate than him over the 90 minutes and he was clearly being targeted by Portugal's forward players as time wore on. Winning only four of 12 duels contested, this didn't make for comfortable viewing from a defensive standpoint and his booking was only a matter of time.

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