 Seedorf is causing friction in the Dutch squad |
Holland's Clarence Seedorf insists he will not play in Euro 2004 if he is not picked in his favourite position. Seedorf wants to play just behind the front two, and believes "my qualities stand out well in that position".
The AC Milan star said: "For me it is out of the question that I will start the tournament in another position.
"If the coach decides different I will sit on the bench, it's that simple," added Seedorof, who is competing with Rafael van der Vaart for the position.
Coach Dick Advocaat has already said that Van der Vaart is his first choice.
He said: "Rafael has more scoring ability. I explained that to Seedorf but Clarence didn't agree. He disputes everything."
But Advocaat played down the apparent disagreement.
"I consider it brave and professional that he told me he wanted only that position," he said.
"The most important part was that he told me that he would play in every position I put him - otherwise I would have dismissed him from the squad."
MMIX
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