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Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez praised captain Virgil van Dijk ahead of his potential 100th international cap against Serbia. The Dutch side aim to claim top spot in Nations League Group 2 following a dramatic second-half comeback against Greece.

Denzel Dumfries has laid down a challenge to his Netherlands team-mates as they look to end a defensive slump that has plagued their 2026 campaign. The Inter wing-back believes the Oranje must show more resilience at the back despite their recent attacking improvements under Xavi.

Arsenal's medical team are facing another busy period as summer signing Christos Tzolis became the latest star to be struck by the international break curse. The winger was forced off during the early stages of Greece's Nations League encounter with the Netherlands, leaving Mikel Arteta sweating on his fitness ahead of the Premier League's return.

Netherlands boss Xavi Hernandez has taken full responsibility for his side's dismal first-half performance during their 2-2 draw with Greece. The Spanish tactician even apologised to his players in the dressing room before an inspired triple substitution rescued a valuable Nations League point in Thessaloniki.