Netherlands head coach claims women are far better than men in one key area of football
Andries Jonker explained the key difference between male and female footballers.
Netherlands women's head coach Andries Jonker has explained the difference between coaching men and women, revealing the one key area women are better than men.
The Women's Euros is underway as hosts Switzerland succumbed to Norway as Alisha Lehmann issued a statement in the wake of her side's 2-1 defeat.
The Netherlands, who are among the favourites to win the competition, open their campaign on Saturday when they face Wales.
Jonker is in charge of the Dutch women's team, having worked in the men's game - notably working as an assistant at Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
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Speaking ahead of the Netherlands' game against Wales, Jonker explained the difference between coaching men and women.
He also highlighted one key area where women are better than men.
Jonker claims women do not switch off like men and referenced Kieron Dyer switching off during a corner as Newcastle United conceded a goal against Barca in the Champions League in 2002.
Guarding the back post, Dyer had his left hand on the post and his right hand on his hip while Thiago Motta headed home.
"With men, I cannot stand that. I get angry. You should not do that. That is impossible," he told Sky Sports.
"Women do not do that. They just don't. I have never seen a woman stand like that as the ball goes in. He was not even our player, of course.
"But it is an example of the different behaviours between men and women, and therefore my different behaviours."
Jonker, who has also managed Willem II and Wolfsburg, added: "It does not make sense for me to get angry now because, in my opinion, the women that I work with always give their best. You do not have to wake them up. With men, you sometimes have the feeling, come on, pay attention. This is your job. You have to work."
The 62-year-old will be hoping none of his players switch off following his comments.
The Netherlands also face England and France in Group D of the Women's Euros.
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