Van Bommel delight as son is named in Netherlands squad
Amsterdam: New coach Xavi Hernandez unveiled his first Netherlands squad on Friday for upcoming Nations League matches, omitting record scorer Memphis Depay but including captain Virgil van Dijk. Depay, who scored 55 goals for his country, played only as a substitute at the World Cup earlier this year and his omission likely signals the end of his international career after 112 appearances.
Van Dijk, however, decided to continue his international career despite considering his future after speaking to the new coach. The Netherlands will face Germany, Greece, and Serbia twice in four matches during a three-week international window. Xavi also called up Ruben van Bommel, Gjivai Zechiel, and Joey Veerman, but must do without injured talisman Frenkie de Jong.
Jeremie Frimpong, Kenneth Taylor, and Jurrien Timber, who missed the World Cup, return to the squad. Goalkeepers: Mark Flekken, Robin Roefs, Bart Verbruggen. Defenders: Nathan Ake, Denzel Dumfries, Jeremie Frimpong, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jorrel Hato, Jurrien Timber, Micky van de Ven, Virgil van Dijk. Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch, Teun Koopmeiners, Tijjani Reijnders, Kenneth Taylor, Quinten Timber, Joey Veerman, Gjivai Zechiel.
Forwards: Justin Kluivert, Ruben van Bommel, Brian Brobbey, Cody Gakpo, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Crysencio Summerville.
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