De Jong And Depay Secure Spots In Netherlands Euro 2024 Squad, Maatsen Left Out
Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay have been included in the Netherlands' final Euro 2024 squad despite fitness concerns. Borussia Dortmund's Ian Maatsen is among those cut. Earlier this month, coach Ronald Koeman named a 30-man preliminary squad for the Oranje's Euro 2024 campaign, which begins against Poland on June 16.
De Jong was included despite not playing for Barcelona since April 21 due to an ankle issue. Atletico Madrid's Depay only recently returned to action following a six-week spell on the sidelines. Both players avoided being cut from Koeman's initial selection, with Atalanta's Marten De Roon already confirmed as missing out due to a muscle injury.
Joining De Roon in missing the tournament are Feyenoord's Quinten Timber and Sparta Rotterdam goalkeeper Nick Olij. Perhaps more surprisingly, Dortmund's Chelsea loanee Maatsen, who will face Real Madrid in the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, has been cut.
After taking on Poland in Hamburg, the Oranje face France in a heavyweight clash in Leipzig. They will then round off their Group D campaign against Ralf Rangnick's Austria.
| Goalkeepers | Defenders | Midfielders | Forwards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bijlow (Feyenoord) | Nathan Ake (Manchester City) | Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona) | Steven Bergwijn (Ajax) |
| Mark Fleken (Brentford) | Daley Blind (Girona) | Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) | Brian Brobbey (Ajax) |
| Bart Verbruggen (Brighton and Hove Albion) | Stefan de Vrij (Inter) | Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta) | Memphis Depay (Atletico Madrid) |
| Lutsharel Geertruida (Feyenoord) | Tijjani Reijnders (Milan) | Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) | |
| Denzel Dumfries (Inter) | Jerdy Schouten (PSV) | Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund) | |
| Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern Munich) | Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) | Wout Weghorst (Hoffenheim) | |
| Jeremy Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen) | Joey Veerman (PSV) | ||
| Micky van de Ven (Tottenham) | Georginio Wijnaldum (Al-Ettifaq) | ||
| Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) |
The Netherlands' Euro 2024 journey begins with a match against Poland on June 16 in Hamburg. This will be followed by a high-stakes encounter with France in Leipzig. The group stage concludes with a game against Austria, led by Ralf Rangnick.
The inclusion of key players like De Jong and Depay, despite their recent fitness issues, highlights Koeman's confidence in their abilities. The squad aims to make a significant impact in the tournament, leveraging the experience and talent of its members.
The decision to exclude Maatsen, Timber, and Olij reflects the tough choices Koeman had to make. The final squad balances seasoned professionals with emerging talents, setting the stage for an engaging Euro 2024 campaign.
The Oranje will look to build on their past performances and aim for success in this prestigious tournament. Fans eagerly await the team's performance as they take on some of Europe's best footballing nations.
The Netherlands' squad is now set, and all eyes will be on their opening match against Poland. With a blend of experienced players and fresh talent, Koeman's team is poised for an exciting journey ahead.
The final squad list is as follows:
- Goalkeepers: Justin Bijlow, Mark Fleken, Bart Verbruggen
- Defenders: Nathan Ake, Daley Blind, Stefan de Vrij, Lutsharel Geertruida, Denzel Dumfries, Matthijs de Ligt, Jeremy Frimpong, Micky van de Ven, Virgil van Dijk
- Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Ryan Gravenberch, Teun Koopmeiners, Tijjani Reijnders, Jerdy Schouten, Xavi Simons, Joey Veerman, Georginio Wijnaldum
- Forwards: Steven Bergwijn, Brian Brobbey, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Donyell Malen, Wout Weghorst
The Netherlands' Euro 2024 campaign promises to be an eventful one as they compete against some of Europe's top teams. Fans are hopeful that this squad can deliver strong performances and achieve success on the international stage.
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