Rafael van der Vaart, a 109-time international, believes that Veerman has a good chance of securing a starting spot in the Dutch national team under new coach Xavi. Van der Vaart thinks that Veerman is a player that Xavi likes, as he "houdt van voetbal" (loves football). Veerman made the transfer to Borussia Dortmund this summer, where he has been playing well, according to Van der Vaart.
Van der Vaart also expressed his interest in seeing how Xavi will do as the new coach of the Dutch national team. He thinks that Veerman might start from the beginning and is a "passende speler" (a fitting player) for the team. Van der Vaart believes that Veerman's move to Borussia Dortmund has been beneficial for him, as he is now in a different environment with high expectations, but not too high.
Van der Vaart is also curious about the inclusion of Oranje-debutants Gjivai Zechiël and Ruben van Bommel in the Dutch national team. Van Bommel recently recovered from a severe cruciate ligament injury and has made significant progress, according to Van der Vaart. He thinks that Van Bommel has taken advantage of his time off to work on other aspects of his game.
The Dutch national team is set to face a new challenge under Xavi's leadership, and Veerman's inclusion in the team could be a significant factor in their success.