Dumfries talks about a crushing defeat in Paris: one of the troughs of football career, full of hope before the game but collectively abnormal

In the European group stage of the World Cup qualifiers, the Netherlands defeated Finland 2-0 away. After the game, Dutch defender Dumfries recalled the UEFA Champions League final in an interview and was still unsatisfied.

■ About this match

Dumfries said: "This game feels good, we have to continue to work hard and strive to stay focused in every game to reach a higher level. I am in good shape and must continue to maintain it. I am indeed fine, but I need to cheer myself up mentally. But for the Dutch national team, it is not necessary to do this, and it is natural to integrate into the team."

■ About the 5-goal loss against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final

" That was one of the troughs of my football career. You were full of hope before the game, and then the team was collectively abnormal. Paris as a team is completely worthy of victory, and pay tribute to them. We did not play the game like before."

■ Regarding cooperation with Flynn Poon

"Flynn Poon is an amazing player, with strong personal abilities and super fast in one-on-one. Today we communicate a lot, we are all professional players, you should expect us to do this."