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De Jong In, Depay Out for Netherlands' Nations League Matches
Frenkie de Jong is set to play for the Netherlands despite injury concerns, while Memphis Depay is left out due to fitness issues. The Netherlands will face Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Nations League.
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- Why wasn't Memphis Depay selected for the 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 I watch or listen to the Netherlands' matches?
- The matches will be broadcast live on NPO1, NOS.nl, the NOS app, and the NOS Live app. Listeners can also follow along on NPO Radio 1 via NOS Langs de Lijn, and there will also be a live blog on NOS.nl and in the app.
- What are the concerns regarding Frenkie de Jong's fitness?
- De Jong's recent injury caused him to miss a full match, which raises some concerns. While his selection is seen as vital, Koeman acknowledges that De Jong's match fitness is not yet optimal.
- Will Frenkie de Jong play in the upcoming Nations League 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.
- When and against whom will the Netherlands play in the Nations League?
- 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, aiming for a top-two finish to qualify for the quarterfinals.