Since the Eurocup, where he started in the semi-final against England, the Corinthians forward has not worn the national team shirt.
The coach of the Dutch national team, Ronald Koeman, announced the squad list this Friday (8) for the last games of the year, leaving the striker out. The matches in question are against Hungary and Bosnia-Herzegovina, valid for the UEFA Nations League. Since the Euro Cup, where he started in the semi-final against England, Depay has not worn the national team’s shirt.
The player, who currently plays for , has participated in nine games for the club since the European Championship, having found the net on two occasions. Depay’s absence from the squad reflects a change in Ronald Koeman’s strategy, who decided to rely on younger players for the attack. Among those called up are Brian Brobbey, 22, and Cody Gakpo, 25, who represent a new generation of strikers. Furthermore, the coach also brought back midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who had not been called up for 14 months due to injury.
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Posted by Luisa dos Santos
