EURO 2024 Qualifiers: Gakpo, Weghorst called up for Netherlands squad under Koeman
1 year, 9 months ago

EURO 2024 Qualifiers: Gakpo, Weghorst called up for Netherlands squad under Koeman

The Hindu  

New Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman named five uncapped players in his first squad on Friday as he announced his selection for the European Championship qualifiers against France in Paris next Friday and Gibraltar in Rotterdam on March 27. The Feyenoord pair Lutsharel Geertruida and Mats Wieffer, and Anderlecht goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen will be part of the squad for the first time. Newcastle United defender Sven Botman and burly Ajax Amsterdam striker Brian Brobbey have been called up previously but are also in line for their first cap. Cillessen, 33 and with 63 caps, was dropped from last year’s World Cup squad in a surprise move by former coach Louis van Gaal, who Koeman replaced on Jan. 1.

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Nations League: Koeman confirms De Jong’s return for Netherlands, Depay misses out
1 month, 1 week ago

Nations League: Koeman confirms De Jong’s return for Netherlands, Depay misses out

The Hindu  

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman expects Frenkie de Jong to make his long-awaited international comeback in Amsterdam on Saturday when it hosts Hungary in the Nations League but said striker Memphis Depay was not fit enough to be picked in his squad. De Jong last played for the Dutch 14 months ago in a European Championship qualifier against Ireland. READ | …

De Jong back in Netherlands squad for Nations League, no Depay or Ake
1 month, 2 weeks ago

De Jong back in Netherlands squad for Nations League, no Depay or Ake

The Hindu  

Midfielder Frenkie de Jong is back in the Netherlands squad and in line to play his first international in 14 months after being selected on Friday for this month’s Nations League matches against Hungary and Bosnia-Herzegovina. De Jong, who has struggled with an ankle injury, last competed for the Dutch in a European Championship qualifier against Ireland in Dublin in …

Euro 2024: Why is Frenkie de Jong not playing in Netherlands vs England semifinal clash?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Why is Frenkie de Jong not playing in Netherlands vs England semifinal clash?

The Hindu  

Last edition’s runner-up England and Euro 1988 winner Netherlands will face off against each other in the Euro 2024 semifinal at the BVB Stadion Dortmund on Wednesday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | NETHERLANDS VS ENGLAND LIVE SCORE, EURO 2024 SEMIFINAL Netherlands will be without Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong who was ruled out of the squad due to injury, even …

Disappointing Netherlands team spoiling the Oranje fans’ party at Euro 2024
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Disappointing Netherlands team spoiling the Oranje fans’ party at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The Netherlands’ soccer team is becoming a party-pooper for its thousands of exuberant orange-clad fans at the European Championship. The Oranje have impressed off the field but not on it at Euro 2024, where Ronald Koeman’s team limped into the knockout stage after finishing third in Group D. Koeman, who was a key defender on the Dutch team …

Euro 2024: Weghorst snatches winner for Netherlands against Poland
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Weghorst snatches winner for Netherlands against Poland

New Indian Express  

Substitute Wout Weghorst snatched a late winner for the Netherlands in a 2-1 victory over Poland on Sunday in their opening Euro 2024 clash. Midfielder Tijjani Reijnders steered a good chance narrowly wide before Michal Probierz's Poland took the lead against the run of play with one of their first forays forward. Szczesny saved well from Netherlands captain Virgil van …

Euro 2024: Poland missing Lewandowski against Netherlands in opening game of Group D
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Poland missing Lewandowski against Netherlands in opening game of Group D

Associated Press  

HAMBURG, Germany — Poland will be without injured captain Robert Lewandowski when it faces the Netherlands on Sunday in the first game of Group D at the European Championship. Match facts — Poland was the last of the 24 teams confirmed in the Euro 2024 lineup, winning a playoff bracket final in March against Wales in a penalty shootout after …

UEFA Euro 2024: Squads for European Football Championships
6 months, 1 week ago

UEFA Euro 2024: Squads for European Football Championships

Hindustan Times  

The UEFA Euro 2024 begins on June 15, with hosts Germany taking on Group A opponents Scotland in the tournament opener, on Friday in Munich. Here are the squads for UEFA Euro 2024- Group A Germany Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann, Manuel Neuer, Marc-Andre ter Stegen Defenders: Waldemar Anton, Benjamin Henrichs, Joshua Kimmich, Robin Koch, Maximilian Mittelstadt, David Raum, Antonio Rudiger, Nico …

Dutch players cut short postseason vacations to answer emergency call at Euro 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

Dutch players cut short postseason vacations to answer emergency call at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — One of the players was on a boat on a Greek island. “It’s a childhood dream to be here — it’s definitely worth the return trip,” said Maatsen, the left back who was on vacation in Mykonos with his girlfriend when he was summoned by Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman to replace Frenkie de Jong. “And I just …

Euro 2024 squads confirmed: Check out every team's updated roster for European Championship in Germany
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024 squads confirmed: Check out every team's updated roster for European Championship in Germany

India TV News  

The Euro 2024 will begin with a big encounter between hosts Germany and Scotland at Munich's Allianz Arena on Friday, June 14. Fans around the globe await the biggest international football tournament in 2024 which will feature 24 teams and some of the biggest stars including Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe. Hosts Germany have included the veteran midfielder Toni Kroos …

Euro 2024: Ronald Koeman stands by criticism of Barcelona after Frenkie de Jong ruled out of Netherlands squad
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Ronald Koeman stands by criticism of Barcelona after Frenkie de Jong ruled out of Netherlands squad

The Hindu  

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said both Frenkie de Jong and his club Barcelona were culpable for the persistent ankle injury which has ruled the team’s playmaker out of Euro 2024. At the team’s base in Germany four days before the Netherlands played its first game at the tournament against Poland in Hamburg, Koeman sought to end persistent questioning about the …

Euro 2024: Injury-hit Netherlands have task cut out as they eye European glory with Ronald Koeman in charge
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Injury-hit Netherlands have task cut out as they eye European glory with Ronald Koeman in charge

Firstpost  

Despite injury problems, what makes Netherlands one of the most exciting sides in Euro 2024 are their tactics under head coach Ronald Koeman and their variable formations. And for Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman, as he hones his squad for the European Championship in Germany, maybe the numbers game has gone too far. Euro 2024, Group D | Poland, Netherlands, Austria, …

Euro 2024 injuries: Which players are out of this summer’s tournament and who is racing to be fit?
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024 injuries: Which players are out of this summer’s tournament and who is racing to be fit?

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Stars including Serge Gnabry, David Alaba and Gavi were already ruled out …

Portugal at Euro 2024: Preview, full squad, match schedule, live streaming info, team guide
6 months, 1 week ago

Portugal at Euro 2024: Preview, full squad, match schedule, live streaming info, team guide

The Hindu  

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez will face high expectations at Euro 2024 with the responsibility of helping a talented squad to reach its potential and shaking off an underachiever tag that the Spaniard and his new team seem to carry. Portugal at a glance: Previous Euro performance: Eight participations, winners 2016, runners-up 2004 Other: World Cup third place 1966, UEFA Nations …

Netherlands suffer double midfield injury blow with Frenkie de Jong ruled out of Euro 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

Netherlands suffer double midfield injury blow with Frenkie de Jong ruled out of Euro 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been ruled …

Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong ruled out of Euro 2024 by an ankle injury
6 months, 1 week ago

Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong ruled out of Euro 2024 by an ankle injury

Hindustan Times  

Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been ruled out of the European Championship after failing to recover from an ankle injury, dealing a blow to the team's chances. Frenkie de Jong gestures The Dutch soccer association announced the Barcelona star would not be available for Euro 2024 in Germany after Ronald Koeman's team beat Iceland 4-0 in its final warmup. …

Slovenia in EURO 2024: Team guide, full squad, match timings, live streaming info, preview
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Slovenia in EURO 2024: Team guide, full squad, match timings, live streaming info, preview

The Hindu  

Slovenia made the most of a favourable draw in the qualifiers for Germany 2024 to reach its second European Championship, 24 years after their debut appearance at the tournament. SLOVENIA AT A GLANCE Previous Euro performance: One participation, group stage in 2000 Other honours: None FIFA ranking: 57 Coach: Matjaz Kek Star players: Jan Oblak, Benjamin Sesko Main clubs: Maribor, …

EURO 2024 CONFIRMED SQUAD LISTS: Gareth Southgate axed Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire, while Spain and Belgium have also made shock omissions for this summer's tournament in Germany
6 months, 2 weeks ago

EURO 2024 CONFIRMED SQUAD LISTS: Gareth Southgate axed Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire, while Spain and Belgium have also made shock omissions for this summer's tournament in Germany

Daily Mail  

Euro 2024 is less than a week away and excitement is building ahead of this summer's tournament in Germany. Gareth Southgate was one of 24 international managers to name their final squads for Euro 2024 this week He made the shock call to not take Manchester City's Jack Grealish to Germany Harry Maguire has also been left behind after failing …

Euro 2024: Teenage forward Leo Sauer included in final Slovakia squad
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Teenage forward Leo Sauer included in final Slovakia squad

The Hindu  

Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona included 18-year-old Feyenoord forward Leo Sauer in his squad for Euro 2024 on Friday, along with 37-year-old right back Peter Pekarik. Slovakia is entering its first major tournament since star playmaker Marek Hamšík retired last year and Calzona said his team will have to rely on the collective rather than individuals. “We know well what our …

UEFA Euro 2024: Full list of squads for the 24 nations
6 months, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Euro 2024: Full list of squads for the 24 nations

Al Jazeera  

Full squads of all 24 teams competing at the UEFA European Football Championships in Germany. Croatia Captain: Luka Modric Goalkeepers: Dominik Livakovic, Nediljko Labrovic, Ivica Ivusic Defenders: Josip Stanisic, Marin Pongracic, Josko Gvardiol, Martin Erlic, Josip Sutalo, Borna Sosa, Domagoj Vida, Josip Juranovic Midfielders: Lovro Majer, Mateo Kovacic, Luka Modric, Marcelo Brozovic, Nikola Vlasic, Mario Pasalic, Luka Ivanusec, Luka Sucic, …

Euro 2024: Slovenia selects Ilicic in Euros squad
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Slovenia selects Ilicic in Euros squad

The Hindu  

Josip Ilicic was included in Slovenia’s squad for Euro 2024 named by manager Matjaz Kek on Friday, after the winger made a scoring return to international football this week. Ilicic had not played for his country since November 2021, and left Serie A side Atalanta to return to Slovenian club Maribor, having suffered with mental health issues, but was named …

EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - Poland: Robert Lewandowski's side booked their ticket to Germany by the skin of their teeth... but could be a dark horse - if they can put a torrid year behind them
6 months, 2 weeks ago

EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - Poland: Robert Lewandowski's side booked their ticket to Germany by the skin of their teeth... but could be a dark horse - if they can put a torrid year behind them

Daily Mail  

Poland's road to Euro 2024 has been a bumpy one. Michal Probierz Following their indifferent 2023, failing to gain automatic qualification for the tournament after placing third in their qualifying group, the national side's hierarchy decided that change was needed, with Poland parting ways with their manager Fernando Santos. Qualifying Group E Team Won Lost Drawn Points Albania 4 3 …

EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - Denmark: Outsiders head to Germany with few putting faith in them... it is up to Christian Eriksen and Co to upset the odds AGAIN
6 months, 2 weeks ago

EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - Denmark: Outsiders head to Germany with few putting faith in them... it is up to Christian Eriksen and Co to upset the odds AGAIN

Daily Mail  

Denmark defied the odds three years ago to reach the semi-finals and even gave England a scare at Wembley. They head to Euro 2024 with the backdrop of fans furious with boss Kasper Hjulmand for his decision to leave out Celtic star Matt O'Riley, while there is lots of pressure on Rasmus Hojlund to stack up to other goalscorers in …

Euro 2024: Christian Eriksen Completes Fairytale Return to Denmark's Squad After Heart Attack
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Christian Eriksen Completes Fairytale Return to Denmark's Squad After Heart Attack

News 18  

Playmaker Christian Eriksen, whose last outing at the European Championship for Denmark ended in a heart attack witnessed by millions watching around the world, has been included in Kasper Hjulmand’s squad for Euro 24 in Germany. Mikkel Damsgaard, who shouldered the creative burden after Eriksen’s collapse and led the team out of the group stage and on to a semi-final …

Demark squad for Euro 2024: Eriksen completes fairytale return, O’Riley misses out
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Demark squad for Euro 2024: Eriksen completes fairytale return, O’Riley misses out

The Hindu  

Playmaker Christian Eriksen, whose last outing at the European Championship for Denmark ended in a heart attack witnessed by millions watching around the world, has been included in Kasper Hjulmand’s squad for Euro 24 in Germany. The 32-year-old was among the 26 names announced on Thursday for the tournament in which Denmark play Slovenia, England and Serbia in Group C, …

Koeman drops Maatsen, Timber and Olij from final Euro 2024 squad
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Koeman drops Maatsen, Timber and Olij from final Euro 2024 squad

Dutch News  

Ronald Koeman has left Borussia Dortmund defender Ian Maatsen and Feyenoord midfielder Quinten Timber out of his final squad for Euro 2024. De Jong “hopeful” Injured stars Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay are included, as expected, benefiting from Koeman’s successful campaign to have the squads expanded to 26 players for the tournament. Koeman said he was hopeful that Barcelona’s …

Koeman drops Maatsen, Timber and Olij from final Euro 2024 squad
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Koeman drops Maatsen, Timber and Olij from final Euro 2024 squad

Dutch News  

Ronald Koeman has left Borussia Dortmund defender Ian Maatsen and Feyenoord midfielder Quinten Timber out of his final squad for Euro 2024. De Jong “hopeful” Injured stars Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay are included, as expected, benefiting from Koeman’s successful campaign to have the squads expanded to 26 players for the tournament. Koeman said he was hopeful that Barcelona’s …

EURO 2024: Netherlands announces final 26-man squad; De Jong, Depay make the cut
6 months, 3 weeks ago

EURO 2024: Netherlands announces final 26-man squad; De Jong, Depay make the cut

The Hindu  

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman will gamble on the fitness of key midfielder Frenkie de Jong and forward Memphis Depay after including the duo in his final 26-man selection for the European Championship in Germany on Wednesday. Both have been struggling with injuries of late, but with UEFA having extended squad sizes from 23 to 26 players for the June 14-July …

Ronald Koeman Releases Netherlands' 26-Man Squad for EURO 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronald Koeman Releases Netherlands' 26-Man Squad for EURO 2024

News 18  

Ronald Koeman is all set with his 26-man squad for the EURO 2024, as the Netherlands have come out and released their squad list for the European Championships, coming up in June. The Netherlands won’t be among the favourites to win Euro 2024, but they should be considered dark horses under Ronald Koeman, who guided them to second in their …

Euro 2024: Defending champion Italy announces provisional 30-member squad
7 months ago

Euro 2024: Defending champion Italy announces provisional 30-member squad

The Hindu  

Gianluca Scamacca has played his way into Italy’s plans for Euro 2024 after a phenomenal end to the season, as coach Luciano Spalletti announced on Thursday his provisional squad for Germany. READ | EURO 2024 full squads: Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal squad, no Rashford in England provisional side Spalletti has selected the in-form Scamacca in an attempt to resolve Italy’s …

EURO 2024: List of Every Nation's Full 26-Man Squad Announced For The European Championships
7 months ago

EURO 2024: List of Every Nation's Full 26-Man Squad Announced For The European Championships

News 18  

The time is nearing for the ultimate European Championships to once again take precedence, as the UEFA EURO 2024 is set to begin on June 14 and go on till July 14, with the knockout stages set to take place from June 29. So, here is a consolidated list of all the announced squads of the 24 teams involved, set …

Portugal confirm Euro 2024 squad as Cristiano Ronaldo leads star-studded team
7 months ago

Portugal confirm Euro 2024 squad as Cristiano Ronaldo leads star-studded team

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play at a …

Can Netherlands spring a surprise at Euro 2024? Oranje name provisional squad including three Liverpool stars and Serie A midfielder with 15 goals this season
7 months, 1 week ago

Can Netherlands spring a surprise at Euro 2024? Oranje name provisional squad including three Liverpool stars and Serie A midfielder with 15 goals this season

Daily Mail  

IAN LADYMAN: If I was a Spurs fan, I’d be worried about the way Ange Postecoglou is carrying himself - Listen to the It's All Kicking Off! podcast Netherlands are in a tough Group D that includes France, Austria and Poland Ronald Koeman has named three Liverpool stars in his provisional Netherland squad for this summer's European Championships in Germany. …

Germany shakes up squad before Euro 2024 with 6 new faces, Kroos recall
9 months, 1 week ago

Germany shakes up squad before Euro 2024 with 6 new faces, Kroos recall

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has shaken up the squad before the home European Championship by gathering six new players for warmups against France and the Netherlands. Nagelsmann also included the 34-year-old Toni Kroos in his 26-man squad on Thursday, confirming the Real Madrid star’s return from international retirement nearly three years since he last played for the country. …

Defender Hato, 17, named in Dutch squad for European Championship qualifiers
1 year, 1 month ago

Defender Hato, 17, named in Dutch squad for European Championship qualifiers

The Hindu  

Netherlands named 17-year-old defender Jorrel Hato in its squad for this month’s final two European Championship qualifiers against Ireland and Gibraltar, in which it will look to book a place at next year’s finals in Germany. The Dutch, who will qualify from Group B if they beat the Irish in Amsterdam on November 17, are still without injured Frenkie de …

Euro 2024 qualifiers: New goalkeeper picked for injury-depleted Netherlands squad
1 year, 2 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifiers: New goalkeeper picked for injury-depleted Netherlands squad

The Hindu  

The Netherlands named a new goalkeeping option for this month’s two European Championship qualifiers against France and Greece but must do without key injured players as it battles for a place at next year’s finals in Germany. Coach Ronald Koeman on Friday named uncapped Nick Olij from Sparta Rotterdam in place of Andries Noppert, who was the team’s first-choice goalkeeper …

EURO 2024 qualifiers: Flekken gets the nod as Netherlands’ search for regular keeper continues
1 year, 3 months ago

EURO 2024 qualifiers: Flekken gets the nod as Netherlands’ search for regular keeper continues

The Hindu  

New Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken will take over as the Netherlands’ first choice for their European qualifier on Thursday, coach Ronald Koeman said on the eve of the match against Greece in Eindhoven. He confirmed at the pre-match press conference that Flekken, who joined Brentford in May from Bundesliga side Freiburg, would start the Group B game as the Dutch …

Memphis Depay misses out from Dutch squad for Euro qualifiers
1 year, 3 months ago

Memphis Depay misses out from Dutch squad for Euro qualifiers

The Hindu  

The Netherlands will have to do without Memphis Depay and Steven Bergwijn for this month’s European Championship qualifiers against Greece and the Republic of Ireland. Depay suffered an injury last week during Atlético Madrid’s 7-0 win against Rayo Vallecano, which rules him out of the Dutch squad again, having also missed the Nations League finals in June. Newcastle United defender …

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Ousmane Dembele, Christopher Nkuku return to France squad for Gibraltar, Greece matches
1 year, 6 months ago

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Ousmane Dembele, Christopher Nkuku return to France squad for Gibraltar, Greece matches

Firstpost  

Paris: Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele and RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku are among the players recalled to the France squad named on Thursday by coach Didier Deschamps ahead of two Euro 2024 qualifiers in for June. Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy was also handed a first call-up since before the World Cup, while injured Arsenal defender William Saliba is among the …

France Call up for Ousmane Dembele, Christopher Nkunku Ahead of Euro 2024 Qualifiers
1 year, 6 months ago

France Call up for Ousmane Dembele, Christopher Nkunku Ahead of Euro 2024 Qualifiers

News 18  

Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele and RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku are among the players recalled to the France squad named on Thursday by coach Didier Deschamps ahead of two Euro 2024 qualifiers in for June. Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy was also handed a first call-up since before the World Cup, while injured Arsenal defender William Saliba is among the notable …

Euro 2024 qualifier: Benjamin Pavard redemption, Mike Maignan shines as France beats Ireland
1 year, 8 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifier: Benjamin Pavard redemption, Mike Maignan shines as France beats Ireland

The Hindu  

France defender Benjamin Pavard made a spectacular comeback to the team as his superb second-half strike saw them beat Ireland 1-0 away in Euro 2024 qualifying Group B on Monday. Pavard, cast aside at last year’s World Cup after a woeful opening game, struck from 18 metres to put France on six points from two games after Friday’s 4-0 drubbing …

Euro 2024 qualifiers: New dawn for France as Mbappé leads team against Netherlands
1 year, 9 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifiers: New dawn for France as Mbappé leads team against Netherlands

The Hindu  

New captain, new goalkeeper, new defense, new governance — and major players retired. It seems like a new dawn for World Cup runner-up France as it begins European Championship qualifying without Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema, and with Kylian Mbappé leading the team out at Stade de France against Netherlands on Friday. “The end of several players’ international careers means …

Injured Netherlands midfielder De Jong out for France match
1 year, 9 months ago

Injured Netherlands midfielder De Jong out for France match

The Hindu  

Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong and winger Steven Bergwijn dropped out of the national squad for the team’s opening European Championship qualifier against France, coach Ronald Koeman said on Monday. “Of course, that is a big loss because he’s an important player for this team,” Koeman said of De Jong. He brings things that not many other players can.” Koeman …

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Chelsea’s Kepa back for Spain in De la Fuente’s first squad
1 year, 9 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Chelsea’s Kepa back for Spain in De la Fuente’s first squad

The Hindu  

New Spain coach Luis de la Fuente brought back Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga along with several veteran players on Friday when he announced his first squad since replacing Luis Enrique ahead of European championship qualifiers. De la Fuente only stuck with 11 players that Luis Enrique took to last year’s World Cup, when Spain disappointed with a penalty-shootout loss to …

Georginio Wijnaldum, Van Dijk in Dutch squad for Euro qualifiers
1 year, 9 months ago

Georginio Wijnaldum, Van Dijk in Dutch squad for Euro qualifiers

The Hindu  

Former Netherlands captain Georginio Wijnaldum and discarded goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen were both named by new coach Ronald Koeman in his first squad since taking over from Louis van Gaal. Cillessen, 33 and with 63 caps, was dropped from last year’s World Cup squad in a surprise move by Van Gaal. The Feyenoord trio of Lutsharel Geertruida, Quilindschy Hartman and Mats …

Denmark squad for FIFA World Cup 2022: Poulsen added as Hjulmand completes 26-member team
2 years, 1 month ago

Denmark squad for FIFA World Cup 2022: Poulsen added as Hjulmand completes 26-member team

The Hindu  

RB Leipzig striker Yussuf Poulsen and Brentford’s Christian Norgaard have been named in Denmark’s squad for the World Cup as coach Kasper Hjulmand added the final five players to his line-up for the finals in Qatar. Union Berlin goalkeeper Frederik Ronnow, Alexander Bah of Benfica and Hoffenheim midfielder Robert Skov have also been picked to complete Hjulmand’s selection after he …

Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2022 Squad: Van Gaal announces 26-man team for Qatar WC
2 years, 1 month ago

Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2022 Squad: Van Gaal announces 26-man team for Qatar WC

The Hindu  

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal included injured Barcelona forward Memphis Depay and uncapped teenager Xavi Simons in his 26-man squad for the World Cup, but left out veteran goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen. Xavi Simons, 19, has made a strong impression since his move from Paris St Germain to PSV Eindhoven this summer, scoring eight goals in 13 league matches. Van Gaal …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Eriksen included as Denmark announces squad
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Eriksen included as Denmark announces squad

The Hindu  

Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand kept faith with the players who delivered the recent successful World Cup qualifying and Nations League campaigns as he named 21 of the 26-man squad that will travel to the World Cup finals in Qatar on Monday. The remaining five players will be revealed following the last round of European fixtures before the tournament and the …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Dutch call up trio of replacements
3 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Dutch call up trio of replacements

The Hindu  

Goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen and Tottenham Hotspur striker Steven Bergwijn are among three replacements called up to the Netherlands squad for its decisive World Cup Qualifiers over the next week, the Dutch football association KNVB said. READ : FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Spain picks Méndez to replace Pino The Valencia goalkeeper has since not been called up by new coach Louis …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Krul dropped from Netherlands squad
3 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Krul dropped from Netherlands squad

The Hindu  

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal dropped long-time back-up goalkeeper Tim Krul as he named a 24-player squad on Friday for this month’s decisive World Cup qualifiers. He was famously brought on by Van Gaal one minute before the end of extra time against Costa Rica in the 2014 World Cup quarterfinal, specifically for his penalty-stopping ability in the shootout, where …

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