Virgil you are now a day with the Dutch national team
Have switched to Nations League mode
or is it still Champions League mode?
Completely Nations League mode.
To be honest, that is not very difficult
We trained well yesterday.
After that a meeting
and now we completely focus on tomorrow night.
We have a beautiful game to look forward to.
Is there a good atmosphere?
It is good, but I think that is almost always the case
But that was already the case before I joined
I think everything is fine.
Virgil is it easier now, because you won last Saturday
because you have a good feeling
That is easier than last year
Last year I did not play the first game
that has to do with the disappointment
but also with the physical state
that is much better now
and mentally as well
As I said, we're ready for this
we'll see how it goes
I can imagine you are at the maximum of what you can perform physically
and that shortly after the match Saturday
What I said before everyone will feel their legs
that is no excuse
everyone will recharge and be ready
Virgil It has been five days since you won the champions league, are you sober again?
Yes I am completely sober
Nothing left in your blood?
Everything gone.
How did you experience the reception in the hotel?
We have seen it, but how was it for you?
It was marvellous
it shows how good the relationship is in the group.
On the one hand the reception is a small thing
but it makes a big impression
and I am proud to be part of this team
and to be allowed to be the captain
Virgil does playing England give an extra dimension to the game?
Because you play there?And did you have contact with you teammates there?
It makes it extra special
I know all the players
we played them before
what makes it extra special
is playing some of my team members
I have had some contact
because of the (CL) finals
but the focus is on tomorrow
we all want to win
they will give everything, so will we