Xavi Hernandez has named his Netherlands squad for the upcoming Nations League games.
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The Netherlands squad will soon gather for an extended international break which will see them take on Germany, Serbia twice and then Greece.
Xavi Hernandez is the new head coach and he has now named his first Oranje squad which includes first call ups for Ruben van Bommel of PSV and Feyenoord midfielder Gjivai Zechiel.
Lazio’s Kenneth Taylor, and Borussia Dortmund’s Joey Veerman are also part of the squad but there is no place for experienced players such as Memphis Depay, Wout Weghorst or Stefan de Vrij.
There were rumours that Virgil van Dijk would consider international retirement but he is also included in the squad.
Goalkeepers: Mark Flekken (Bayer Leverkusen), Robin Roefs (Sunderland), Bart Verbruggen (Brighton & Hove Albion)
Defenders: Nathan Aké (Fenerbahçe), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Denzel Dumfries (Real Madrid), Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool), Lutsharel Geertruida (PSV), Jorrel Hato (Chelsea), Jan Paul van Hecke (Tottenham Hotspur), Jurriën Timber (Arsenal), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur)
Midfield: Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus), Tijjani Reijnders (Al-Qadsiah), Kenneth Taylor (Lazio), Quinten Timber (Crystal Palace), Joey Veerman (Borussia Dortmund), Gjivai Zechiël (Feyenoord)
Attackers: Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth), Ruben van Bommel (PSV), Brian Brobbey (Sunderland), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Noa Lang (Napoli), Donyell Malen (AS Roma), Crysencio Summerville (Al-Hilal)
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Would have liked to see more of a changing of the guard. More injection of youth and more players that will be available for the next World Cup.
Hartman, Maatsen, L. Valente, Scherpen, Dallinga and Fleming, maybe Youri Baas and Regeer. Botman and de Ligt. Some might be hurt but should be considered if not.