Memphis Depay shot down USA’s World Cup hopes before making clear his thoughts about Gregg Berhalter’s side on social media.
“Lotta bark, no bite” was the Netherlands star’s simple assessment of the Americans on social media - his post accompanied by a picture of basketball legend Charles Barkley - after the Dutch booked their spot in the World Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory in Qatar. In truth, the Barcelona ’s forward’s, declaration was nothing short of spot on after the manner of the US defeat at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, with the Europeans’ ruthless finishing proving the difference.
USA started well and missed a golden chance to lead through Chelsea's Christian Pulisic after just three minutes and were ruthlessly punished by Depay with just 10 minutes gone, a magnificent team move crowned with his low strike.