Xavi Hernández, the coach of the Dutch national team, has revealed that he will only disclose the starting lineup for the match against Germany on 24 September 1.5 hours before kick-off. This decision is aimed at keeping everyone involved and invested in the team's performance. The players themselves will not know the starting lineup until just before the match.
According to Xavi, this approach will ensure everyone gives their best effort, as they will not know who will be starting until the last minute. The Dutch national team will face Germany in the Johan Cruijff ArenA on 24 September, with the match starting at 20:45.
Xavi's comments have sparked interest, with the coach's response being met with a "no, no, no" when asked if he would reveal the starting lineup to the media beforehand. The Dutch national team will have to wait until just before the match to find out who will be starting against Germany.