PSV's Joey Veerman Fed Up with National Coach Ronald Koeman: 'He Doesn't Need to Call Me Anymore'

Following the very last matchday, the situation with the Dutch national team still came up for Veerman. "I think I was the only one in the Netherlands who actually expected it. When you keep coming with press conferences like that and saying my character isn't good..." Veerman told ESPN. "At a certain point, you're a bit fed up with it. It's his choice who he calls up, but then say you're making other choices, not that my character isn't good."

According to the 27-year-old midfielder, who scored eight goals and provided fourteen assists in the Eredivisie this season, his role at the last European Championship in Germany has nothing to do with the overall situation. "I didn't do anything wrong and haven't been called up for two years since. I'm starting to get slightly annoyed by those press conferences every time. He doesn't need to call me anymore, no."

"If something had happened, I would have said so, I would have been honest about it, but I have no idea," the candid Veerman stated. "If you don't want to call me up based on my qualities: fine, no problem. But not because of my character."

Ultimately, Veerman is now completely shifting his focus. He will follow Oranje's performances as a supporter. "This World Cup isn't about me; you either get called up or you don't. Everyone wants the best for their country, and I would have wanted that too, but it's not happening. Will I watch? Yes, absolutely. I have a good relationship with the lads, so of course, I'll watch and support," he concluded.