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Netherlands playmaker Frenkie de Jong has welcomed the tactical possibility of starting alongside Joey Veerman in the national team's midfield. Echoing comments from manager Xavi Hernandez, De Jong insisted that technically gifted footballers can always complement each other on the pitch.

Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen has expressed disappointment over the national team's defensive record in recent UEFA Nations League fixtures. As Oranje prepare to face Greece and Germany, Verbruggen emphasized that keeping clean sheets requires a collective defensive effort.

Greece head coach Ivan Jovanovic has called on his side to seize a historic opportunity as they prepare for crucial UEFA Nations League fixtures against the Netherlands and Serbia. To Galanolefki remain undefeated at the top of Group A2 alongside the Dutch after a surprising campaign.

Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong has insisted that his long-term future belongs in the centre of the pitch rather than in defence. De Jong reflected on temporarily playing at right-back for Barcelona and addressed managerial requests to fill defensive gaps.