Kluivert, De Jong, Depay and Other Stars: Netherlands' Roster for Matches Against Spain
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Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
In March, the Netherlands national team will face Spain in the UEFA Nations League playoffs. Today, Ronald Koeman announced the preliminary squad for these games.
Details: The main news is the call-up of Memphis Depay to the Netherlands squad, who is currently playing in Brazil for Corinthians. Also noteworthy is the return of one of Bournemouth's leaders, Justin Kluivert.
Netherlands Squad
- Goalkeepers: Mark Flekken (Brentford), Nick Olij (Sparta Rotterdam), Bart Verbruggen (Brighton)
- Defenders: Nathan Ake (Manchester City), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Denzel Dumfries (Inter), Jorrell Hato (Ajax), Lutsharel Geertruida (RB Leipzig), Jurriën Timber (Arsenal), Stefan de Vrij (Inter), Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton), Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen)
- Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus), Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig), Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan), Kenneth Taylor (Ajax), Jerdy Schouten (PSV)
- Forwards: Memphis Depay (Corinthians), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Noa Lang (PSV), Donyell Malen (Aston Villa), Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth)
On March 20, the Netherlands will clash with Spain in Rotterdam, and three days later, these teams will meet in Valencia.
Reminder: Earlier, the Spanish national team officially extended the contract with head coach Luis de la Fuente.