Michael Reiziger, coach of Jong Oranje (the Netherlands' under-21 national team), has refused to revisit the public debate that erupted last month over the KNVB's (Royal Dutch Football Association) decision to appoint Xavi Hernández as senior national team head coach rather than him. "I made my statement and for me the matter is closed," Reiziger said, adding that he is focused entirely on guiding Jong Oranje through a decisive stretch of UEFA Under-21 Championship qualifying. The side currently sits fourth in their group with five points from five matches and must win all three remaining games — against Norway, Slovenia, and Bosnia — to secure a play-off berth for the 2027 tournament.