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Zechiël and Van Bommel in first Oranje squad under coach Xavi, Memphis left out

New head coach Xavi has named his first Dutch national team squad, including debutants Gjivai Zechiël and Ruben van Bommel while omitting Memphis Depay. The team will play four Nations League matches in the next two weeks, beginning with a debut match against Germany at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam.

The Dutch national football team has announced its latest squad under new head coach Xavi, featuring first-time call-ups for Gjivai Zechiël and Ruben van Bommel. Notable absences from the roster include Memphis Depay, Luciano Valente, and Wout Weghorst, while midfielder Joey Veerman makes a return to the team. The squad selection is focused on an upcoming string of four Nations League matches scheduled over the next two weeks.

The team is set to debut under Xavi's leadership this Thursday at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, facing a Germany side managed by Jürgen Klopp and Pepijn Lijnders. Following this opening home fixture, the Netherlands will travel for away matches against Serbia and Greece, before concluding the series with a return home game against Serbia. The roster reflects a mix of experienced players like Virgil van Dijk and Nathan Aké alongside emerging talents looking to make an impact on the international stage during this busy competitive window.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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