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Netherlands recall De Jong for Greece and Germany games

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In short

The upcoming international window features a home meeting with Greece in Amsterdam on November 13 followed by a visit to Berlin to face Germany three days later. Aston Villa left back Ian Maatsen earned a call-up with a chance to expand on his lone cap earned in March 2025. Forwards Justin Kluivert and Donyell Malen are back in the squad after recovering from injuries, while Mexx Meerdink and Guus Til maintained their positions.

Key points

  • The Netherlands currently lead Nations League Group A2 on eight points, level with Greece…: The Netherlands currently lead Nations League Group A2 on eight points, level with Greece and three points ahead of Germany.
  • Reinforcements Justin Kluivert and Donyell Malen return to the attacking ranks alongside…: Reinforcements Justin Kluivert and Donyell Malen return to the attacking ranks alongside retained replacements Mexx Meerdink and Guus Til.
  • Ian Maatsen enters the squad with an opportunity to add to his single international appea…: Ian Maatsen enters the squad with an opportunity to add to his single international appearance from March 2025.

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AMSTERDAM, Nov 6 : Playmaker Frenkie de Jong returns to the Netherlands squad for the first time since the World Cup after being named on Friday among 25 players for this month's Nations League clashes against Greece and Germany.

• De Jong was injured for the opening four Group A2 fixtures in September and October, in which the Dutch collected eight points to lead the standings level with Greece and three points above Germany

• Aston Villa left back Ian Maatsen was also selected by new coach Xavi Hernandez and can add to the solitary cap he earned in March 2025

• Mexx Meerdink and Guus Til, who replaced the injured Donyell Malen and Justin Kluivert in the last international window, keep their places. Kluivert and Malen are also back in the squad

• Nathan Ake, Jeremie Frimpong, Ryan Gravenberch and Jorrel Hato miss out because of injury while Lazio attacker Kenneth Taylor has been dropped

• The Netherlands host Greece in Amsterdam on November 13 and take on Germany in Berlin three days later.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Mark Flekken (Bayer…

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