Xavi Hernandez leaves Memphis Depay out of Netherlands' Nations League squad
New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez has left all-time top scorer Memphis Depay out of his 26-man squad for upcoming Nations League matches. The 32-year-old Depay plays for Brazilian club Corinthians and has scored 55 goals in 112 international appearances. Xavi on Friday called up Ruben van Bommel, son of former Netherlands midfielder Mark van Bommel, for the first time. Xavi also includes talented midfielder Gjivai Zechiël from Feyenoord.
The former Barcelona coach took over after Ronald Koeman left following a disappointing World Cup campaign. The Netherlands plays Germany, Serbia, and Greece in the coming weeks.
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