Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Netherlands have announced their squad for the upcoming World Cup, with coach Ronald Koeman confirming the selections, including several players who have been battling recent injuries. Star striker Memphis Depay, the nation's all-time leading scorer, was named in the squad despite ongoing thigh and calf injuries, having made only two substitute appearances for his club Corinthians recently. Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber also secured a place, having just returned to training this week after missing 14 games across all competitions due to a groin problem. Other notable inclusions feature Justin Kluivert, who has only made two substitute appearances since knee surgery, and Noa Lang, who recovered from a finger injury, alongside Marten de Roon making a surprise return after a two-year absence. Veteran centre-back Stefan de Vrij was omitted due to a thigh injury sustained in Inter Milan’s final Serie A match, and Liverpool full-back Jeremie Frimpong was also left out of the squad. In fullNetherlands take World Cup gamble on Memphis Depay and Jurrien Timber as Liverpool star misses outThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Netherlands announce World Cup squad as Ronald Koeman makes big Jurrien Timber call
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Netherlands have announced their squad for the upcoming World Cup, with coach Ronald Koeman confirming the selections, including several players who have been battling recent injuries. Star striker Memphis Depay, the nation's all-time leading scorer, was named in the squad despite ongoing thigh and calf injuries, having made only two substitute appearances for his club Corinthians recently. Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber also secured a place, having just returned to training this week after missing 14 games across all competitions due to a groin problem. Other notable inclusions feature Justin Kluivert, who has only made two substitute appearances since knee surgery, and Noa Lang, who recovered from a finger injury, alongside Marten de Roon making a surprise return after a two-year absence. Veteran centre-back Stefan de Vrij was omitted due to a thigh injury sustained in Inter Milan’s final Serie A match, and Liverpool full-back Jeremie Frimpong was also left out of the squad. In fullNetherlands take World Cup gamble on Memphis Depay and Jurrien Timber as Liverpool star misses outThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
