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Netherlands recall De Jong for Greece and Germany games
Frenkie de Jong has returned to the Netherlands squad for the first time since the World Cup, ahead of Nations League matches against Greece and Germany. His return strengthens the team as it seeks to maintain its position at the top of Group A2.
New coach Xavi Hernandez named 25 players, including Aston Villa defender Ian Maatsen and forwards Justin Kluivert and Donyell Malen, who are back after injury. The Netherlands have eight points from four matches and are level with Greece, three points ahead of Germany. They host Greece on 13 November before facing Germany in Berlin three days later; Nathan Ake, Jeremie Frimpong, Ryan Gravenberch and Jorrel Hato miss out through injury.
In short
- Frenkie de Jong returns to the Netherlands squad after the World Cup.
- The Dutch have eight points and share the Group A2 lead with Greece.
- They face Greece on 13 November and Germany three days later.