One of the most striking omissions is that of Memphis Depay, who has been the Netherlands' top scorer of all time. However, the 26 players selected by Xavi include some new faces, such as Gjivai Zechiël and Ruben van Bommel, who have been added to the squad. Joey Veerman, who played his last international match for Oranje in July 2024, has also been recalled after a long absence.
The 27-year-old midfielder from Volendam was not selected by Ronald Koeman due to a lack of a warm relationship. Veerman left PSV for Borussia Dortmund last summer. Virgil van Dijk, the team's captain, has been included in the squad, along with other experienced players. The four Nations League matches will be broadcast live on NOS, and Xavi will hold a press conference on Monday at 11:00 am to discuss the upcoming campaign.