Coach of the Netherlands national football team Louis van Gaal has announced the final squad for the upcoming World Cup. Among the 23 players traveling to Brazil, there are no major surprises.
It is worth noting that the 2010 World Cup silver medalists will compete in Group B in Brazil against Spain, Chile, and Australia.
The biggest loss for the Dutch came a few days ago when it was announced that due to injury, defender Rafael van der Vaart will not be able to compete in the tournament. It was already clear back in March that midfielder Kevin Strootman would also not recover from his injury in time.
The latest players excluded from the squad are PSV goalkeeper Jeroen Zoet, defenders Patrick van Aanholt and Karim Rekik, midfielder Tonny Vilhena, and forwards Jean-Paul Boetius and Quincy Promes.
Final Netherlands squad:
Goalkeepers: Jasper Cillessen (Ajax), Michel Vorm (Swansea City), Tim Krul (Newcastle United).
Defenders: Paul Verhaegh (Augsburg), Ron Vlaar (Aston Villa), Daryl Janmaat, Stefan de Vrij, Bruno Martins Indi, Terence Kongolo (all Feyenoord), Daley Blind, Joel Veltman (both Ajax).
Midfielders: Leroy Fer (Norwich City), Nigel de Jong (Milan), Jordy Clasie (Feyenoord), Jonathan de Guzman (Swansea City), Georginio Wijnaldum (PSV), Wesley Sneijder (Galatasaray).
Forwards: Arjen Robben (Bayern), Robin van Persie (Manchester United), Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (Schalke), Dirk Kuyt (Fenerbahce), Jeremain Lens (Kyiv Dynamo), Memphis Depay (PSV).
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