Cillessen surprise omission as Van Gaal names Dutch squad
Veteran Goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen was a surprise omission from the Netherlands' World Cup squad announced by coach Louis van Gaal on Friday.
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World Cup groups 2022: full list of qualified teams and guide to each group
Following are the eight groups for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Qatar from Nov. 20-Dec. 18.
De Jong’s influence means guaranteed spot in Dutch squad
(Reuters) - Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal is reserving an automatic place for only two players in his World Cup squad in a strict selection regime where match fitness is a major criteria.
Soccer-Dutch take winning form into Qatar as legitimate contenders
(Reuters) - The Netherlands have legitimate hopes of turning their status as World Cup nearly men into champions as they take a 15-match unbeaten run into the Qatar finals and pin their hopes on the wily ways of veteran coach Louis van Gaal.
Dutch name preliminary World Cup squad list
AMSTERDAM: Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal on Friday (Oct 21) sprung some surprises as he named a 39-man preliminary squad for the World Cup in Qatar next month.
Soccer-Dutch name preliminary World Cup squad list
AMSTERDAM : Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal on Friday sprung some surprises as he named a 39-man preliminary squad for the World Cup in Qatar next month.
De Jong and Depay's lack of minutes a concern ahead of World Cup: Kluivert
Netherlands internationals Frenkie De Jong and Memphis Depay need more minutes under their belt at Barcelona this season if they are to make an impact at the World Cup, former Dutch striker Patrick Kluivert has said.