Ronald Koeman has named three Liverpool stars in is provisional Netherland squad for this summer time’s European Championships in Germany.
Oranje certified for the event behind France and one other showdown with Les Blues awaits in a difficult Group D. The Netherlands may even face an in-form Austria and Poland – who they meet of their opener on June 16.
Koeman’s facet fell on the spherical of 16 three years in the past and although, they don’t seem to be one of many favourites to say the prize, their raft of gifted performers imply they’ve the flexibility to spring a shock.
Reds and Netherlands captain Virgil Van Dijk will lead the staff, alongside Anfield colleagues Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch. Former Liverpool favorite Georginio Wijnaldum has additionally been included within the provisional 30-man squad.
Koeman will trim the roster right down to 26 forward of the event that will get underway on 14 June.
Liverpool trio (L-R) Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch and Virgil van Dijk have been named in Netherlands’ provisional squad
Ronald Koeman has named his provisional 30-man squad for the European Championships
Teun Koopmeiners’ targets have helped hearth Atalanta to the ultimate of the Europa League this season
Serie A facet Atalanta have additionally offered three gamers to the provisional squad, together with Teun Koopmeiners, who has loved a startling marketing campaign that has seen him internet 15 targets in all competitions.
The 1998 winners might have as many as eight gamers presently taking part in within the Dutch Eredivisie, with the likes of Lutsharel Geertruida, Brian Brobbey and Quinten Timber – twin brother of Arsenal defender Jurrien – among the many ranks.
Elsewhere, Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong might be key to Dutch success this summer time having had a shocking season in Germany.
Along with the Anfield trio, 4 Premier League stars have been included by Koeman. Defenders Micky van de Ven and Nathan Ake, in addition to goalkeepers Mark Flekken and Bart Verbruggen are all anticipated to make the ultimate reduce.
The squad additionally contains the previous Manchester United trio Daley Blind, Memphis Depay and Wout Weghorst. On-loan Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen and his Borussia Dortmund team-mate Donyell Malen have additionally been drafted in by the previous Everton supervisor.
