Van Marwijk in favor of 6+5

Thursday 23 October 2008

Bondscoach Bert van Marwijk is an advocate of the 6+5 rule, the FIFA plan that tells clubs to put six players from their own country in their starting lineup.

"It's a shame that less and less Dutch players play in the Eredivisie. That is why I am in favor of the 6+5 rule. That rule will force clubs to lineup enough Dutch players. Clubs mustn't forget their own youth products. By putting on too many foreign players clubs will do just that. That is not a good thing for Dutch football and thus not not a good thing for the Dutch national team," Van Marwijk said on the official website of the KNVB.

"Oranje are benefiting greatly from Dutch players in strong foreign leagues. The moment less Dutch players get a chance in the Eredivisie that is when less Dutch players will play in those European leagues. That will ultimately weaken the national team and it is a thing we must prevent from happening," the Holland boss warned.