ronald koeman marked differences with respect to Louis van Gaal who took over after the World Cup in Qatar, in his presentation as Netherlands coach but the basis of the first call for his second period in office was the same as his predecessor.
coeman debut with a strong dish, a classic against France in Saint-Denis, at the beginning of the qualifying phase for Euro 2024 in Germany. The match, equivalent to group B, will be played on March 24 and four days later the Dutch team will host in Rotterdam to moderate Gibraltar.
Frenkie de Jong (Barça), Memphis Depay (Atlético) and Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) They lead a list in which the presence of five players who have not yet debuted in the full ‘oranje’ category stands out.
Five without a debut
Defender Lutsharel Geertruida and midfielder Mats Wieffer, both from Feyenoord, and goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen (Anderlecht) They have received their first call. WhileSven Botman, Newcastle centre-back, and Brian Brobbey, Ajax striker, They had been summoned earlier.
Wijnaldum and Cillessen are back
For his part, the midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum and goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen They returned to the roster after a long absence. In the case of Wijnaldum, 32 years old and 86 internationals, he is back after recovering from an injury sustained in August in training with Roma that prevented him from playing at the World Cup in Qatar.
Cillessen, 33 years old and with 63 caps, is also out of the World Cup after being recalled by surprise Van Gaal. The former Barça and Valencia player now plays for NEC Nijmegen.
Noppert and Koopmeiners, low
belts, Andries Noppert, that ‘oranje’ goalkeeper in Qatar despite not having been international before the tournament, is out due to injury, as is the midfielder Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta).
Another notable absence is the one in the middle Stefan de Vrijin exchange for Inter.
Koeman called
The 25 players against France and Gibraltar
Goalkeepers Jasper Cillessen (NEC Nijmegen), Mark Flekken (Freiburg), Bart Verbruggen (Anderlecht)
Defenders: Nathan Aké (Manchester City), Daley Blind (Bayern Munich), Sven Botman (Newcastle), Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern Munich), Denzel Dumfries (Inter), Lutsharel Geertruida (Feyenoord), Tyrell Malacia (Manchester United), Jurrien Timber (Ajax), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
Media: Steven Berghuis (Ajax), Frenkie de Jong (Barça), Marten de Roon (Atalanta), Davy Klaassen (Ajax), Kenneth Taylor (Ajax), Mats Wieffer (Feyenoord), Georginio Wijnaldum (Roma)
Forwards: Steven Bergwijn (Ajax), Brian Brobbey (Ajax), Memphis Depay (Atletico), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Xavi Simons (PSV) Wout Weghorst (Manchester United).
Source: La Verdad
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