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Netherlands Face Greece Without Key Stars
13 Nov
Summary
- Van Dijk and Brobbey are injured and will miss the match.
- Xavi will lead the team with 23 players instead of replacements.
- Frenkie de Jong returns to the starting XI after the World Cup.
The Netherlands is set to resume their Nations League campaign on Friday with a home match against Greece.
Coach Xavi will have to manage the squad without captain Virgil van Dijk and forward Brian Brobbey, both of whom withdrew from the squad due to injury on Monday. Instead of calling up replacements, Xavi will lead the team with 23 players for the fixture.
In goal, Bart Verbruggen of Brighton & Hove Albion is expected to start. Jurriën Timber will feature at right-back, while Ian Maatsen takes the left-back position. Micky van de Ven will partner Jan Paul van Hecke in central defence.
Frenkie de Jong makes his return to the starting lineup after recovering from injury, having last played for the Netherlands during the World Cup. He will be joined in midfield by Joey Veerman and Tijjani Reijnders.
The attacking lineup is expected to feature Donyell Malen as the striker, Crysencio Summerville on the right wing, and Cody Gakpo providing a threat from the left. The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:45.
