Sneijder unhappy with Van Marwijk

Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder has openly criticized manager Bert van Marwijk for being allowed only 25 minutes on the pitch against Scotland last Saturday.

“It’s obvious that I want to play,” the 24-year-old told press agency ANP. “I do understand there are a lot of good players at the Dutch team, for the three positions behind the striker, but that doesn’t mean I enjoy sitting on the bench in a sold out Amsterdam Arena.

“I don’t think that would be good either. I always want to start. Twenty-five minutes against Scotland is not enough for me. I want to show more. That’s why I was angry.”

The Dutch won the match with Scotland 3-0, maintaining their perfect record after four games in Group 9. Next Wednesday, Van Marwijk’s men meet with Macedonia FYR.