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De Jong In, Depay Out for Netherlands Matches
Frenkie de Jong is selected for the Netherlands despite a recent injury, while Memphis Depay is left out due to fitness concerns.
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- Why was Memphis Depay not selected for the upcoming matches?
- Memphis Depay was not selected for the upcoming matches because he is not yet fit enough, according to manager Ronald Koeman. Koeman indicated that Depay might be considered for the March matches if his fitness improves.
- Where can people watch and follow the Netherlands' upcoming Nations League matches?
- The matches will be broadcast live on NPO1, NOS.nl, the NOS app, and the NOS Live app, and also on NPO Radio 1. Additional coverage includes a live blog and audio description on NPO 1 Extra.
- When and against whom will the Netherlands play in the upcoming Nations League matches?
- The Netherlands plays Hungary on Saturday and Bosnia and Herzegovina three days later in the Nations League. The Netherlands currently sits second in Group A3, with five points, behind Germany.
- What is Frenkie de Jong's current injury status and will he play in the upcoming matches?
- Frenkie de Jong will play in the Nations League matches against Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina despite a recent leg injury. He was deemed fit enough to play after recovering from an ankle injury that sidelined him all summer.
- What is the severity and nature of de Jong's current injury, and how is it impacting his participation?
- De Jong's recent injury is to his shin, not his ankle. While he's not at peak fitness, his presence is considered crucial given his importance to the team and lack of recent full match play.