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AMSTERDAM, Sept 23 : Dutch footballing philosophy has had a marked impact on the all-conquering success of Spain recently, but now that the Netherlands are looking to bolster their own fortunes they have turned to a Spanish World Cup winner for inspiration.
Sept 18 : Netherlands' record scorer Memphis Depay was left out, but captain Virgil van Dijk continues his international career as new coach Xavi Hernandez named his first squad on Friday for the upcoming Nations League matches.
Sept 18 : New Belgium coach Mark van Bommel was told his son Ruben had earned a first Netherlands call-up while holding a press conference on Friday to announce his own maiden squad.
Virgil van Dijk belum mau berkomentar apapun soal kelanjutan kariernya di Timnas Belanda. Kapten De Oranje itu akan bicara dulu dengan Xavi Hernandez.
Xavi Hernandez membawa angin perubahan ke Timnas Belanda. Pelatih baru Oranje itu menegaskan pemain yang berkarier di luar Eropa, termasuk Liga Arab Saudi, tetap punya peluang dipanggil asalkan mampu menunjukkan performa terbaik.
Jerman akan menjadi lawan pertama Xavi Hernandez bersama timnas Belanda. Xavi tidak sabar menghadapi Jerman yang kini dilatih Juergen Klopp itu.
Federasi Sepakbola Belanda (KNVB) mengaku sempat mendekati Pep Guardiola dan Arne Slot untuk mengisi posisi pelatih timnas. Namun, keduanya menolak.
Pelatih Timnas Belanda Xavi Hernandez tak ambil pusing dengan status dirinya yang direkrut setelah sejumlah nama lain gagal mendarat. Ia bertekad membawa Oranje kembali menjadi tim yang disegani.