Xavi omits Kenneth Taylor from Netherlands squad
Netherlands head coach Xavi Hernandez has left Lazio midfielder Kenneth Taylor out of the squad for Nations League fixtures against Greece and Germany.
Netherlands head coach Xavi Hernandez has left Lazio midfielder Kenneth Taylor out of the squad for Nations League fixtures against Greece and Germany.
Xavi Hernandez said Memphis Depay was omitted from the Netherlands squad because of his lack of match rhythm and fitness, while remaining in contact with Clarence Seedorf.
AZ winger Ayoub Oufkir has chosen Morocco over the Netherlands after accepting an invitation from the Moroccan Football Federation.
Netherlands head coach Xavi Hernandez has wished Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany a speedy recovery after his meningitis hospitalisation.
After Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Metropolitano, Netherlands head coach Xavi Hernandez discussed Frenkie de Jong’s role and value.
Reports said Manchester United have asked about Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, but there is no negotiation at this stage.
Speaking to Sport, Xavi Hernandez said Barcelona's 5-0 win over Real Madrid in November 2010 surpassed the club's 6-2 victory in 2009.
Toni Kroos revealed his five best midfielders in football history on Wednesday via the podcast "Einfach mal Luppen", with Luka Modric ranked first.