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De Jong Returns, Depay Out for Netherlands
Frenkie de Jong is set to return to the Netherlands national team, while Memphis Depay is left out due to fitness concerns. The team plays Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Nations League.
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- How can I watch the Netherlands' matches?
- The matches will be broadcast live on NPO1, NOS.nl, the NOS app, and the NOS Live app, among other platforms. The top two teams from Group A3 advance to the quarterfinals in March, while the third-place team plays relegation matches.
- What is the nature of Frenkie de Jong's injury?
- De Jong's recent injury is to his shin, not his ankle. While he lacks match fitness, his presence is considered very important for the upcoming matches.
- 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.
- 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 does 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.