News, goals, and analysis – only on the official A BOLA app. World Cup The Netherlands national team, preparing for the Round of 16 match against Morocco, was hit by the sad news of the loss of the baby that Cody Gakpo and his girlfriend, Noa van der Bij, were expecting. Players and the coach have shown their support for the forward. “The most important thing is to ask: ‘What do you need?’ These are horrible news and show that football is secondary. There are more important things in life. It is very sad, but Cody is dealing with it and is ready for the next phase. He will do what he can [to help the team],” said Van Dijk. “It is, of course, sad news for Cody and his girlfriend. We did what we could to support him, both the coaching staff and the players. In the first few days, we gave him the freedom to leave the hotel to be with his family,” explained Ronald Koeman. “I think he has handled it well. There was never a moment when he wanted to leave. It was his decision, and he acted accordingly. I think that shows maturity. He is dealing with the situation in his own way, with his family. That is very beautiful,” added the coach, stating that, despite everything, “it does not affect his performance.”
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