On Wednesday, Didier Deschamps unveiled the roster for the French national team set to face the Netherlands. Now, it’s Louis Van Gaal’s turn to announce his squad for the upcoming FIFA Day on March 5.
Among the 23 players selected by the Dutch coach are prominent names like Robben, Van Persie, Van der Wiel, Sneijder, Strootman, and Huntelaar. However, players such as De Jong and Rafel Van Der Vaart are notably absent from the list.
Here is the complete list of players called up:
Goalkeepers: Jasper Cillessen (Ajax), Michel Vorm (Swansea City), Jeroen Zoet (PSV).
Defenders: Daley Blind (Ajax), Daryl Janmaat (Feyenoord), Bruno Martins Indi (Feyenoord), Karim Rekik (PSV), Paul Verhaegh (FC Augsburg), Ron Vlaar (Aston Villa), Joël Veltman (Ajax), Gregory van der Wiel (Paris Saint-Germain).
Midfielders: Jordy Clasie (Feyenoord), Davy Klaassen (Ajax), Stijn Schaars (PSV), Wesley Sneijder (Galatasaray), Kevin Strootman (AS Roma).
Forwards: Jean-Paul Boëtius (Feyenoord), Memphis Depay (PSV), Dirk Kuyt (Fenerbahçe), Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (Schalke 04), Quincy Promes (FC Twente), Robin van Persie (Manchester United), Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich).
