Netherlands begin Nations League preparations with 23 players
The Netherlands have started preparations for decisive Nations League matches against Greece and Germany, with 23 players training in Zeist. Virgil van Dijk and Brian Brobbey are absent, and no replacements have been called up.
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The Netherlands began training with 23 players in Zeist on Tuesday ahead of their final two Nations League group matches, with a place in next year’s quarter-finals at stake. Captain Virgil van Dijk and striker Brian Brobbey were absent after being deemed not fit enough on Monday, and coach Xavi Hernández has called up no replacements.
The Dutch host Greece on Friday before travelling to Berlin to face Germany three days later. The Netherlands and Greece are level on eight points at the top of the group; Germany have five, while Serbia have none. The top two teams qualify for the quarter-finals, scheduled for March.
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