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Van Dijk stays as Netherlands captain under new coach Xavi

Xavi confirms Virgil van Dijk keeps the captaincy in his first squad, while leaving out Memphis Depay ahead of the Nations League opener against Germany.

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What to know

  • Xavi's first Netherlands squad confirms Virgil van Dijk keeps the captaincy despite earlier talk he might leave the setup.
  • Record scorer Memphis Depay was left out; Xavi called it his hardest decision but kept the reasoning private.
  • Van Dijk, on 96 caps, could reach 100 during this window, which opens Thursday against Jurgen Klopp's Germany.

“But it was very good, so I am really looking forward to meeting up for the important four games. Let's make the next two years at least an amazing time.”

Virgil van Dijk, Netherlands captain, Liverpool defender · ESPN Soccer ↗ · Sep 20

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Van Dijk stays as Netherlands captain under new coach Xavi
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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 3:50 AM ET
  1. upcoming

    Netherlands to open Nations League against Klopp's Germany — The Netherlands begin their UEFA Nations League campaign against Germany, now coached by Jurgen Klopp, on Thursday, followed by matches against Serbia and Greece.

  2. 2

    Van Dijk explains he was reassured by talks with Xavi

    Van Dijk said conversations with Xavi, who traveled to Liverpool to meet him, gave him the confidence to continue his international career after considering stepping away.

    “Obviously it was a massive decision. I had to feel the confidence and the combination of respect and joy and everything I wanted.”
    — Virgil van Dijk
    1. 2 outlets Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk will remain Netherlands captain under Xavi

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago · also ESPN Soccer

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    • Virgil van Dijk: Xavi key in 'massive decision' over Netherlands stay https://www. espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/499 97323/virgil-van-djik-netherlands-liverpool-xavi-nations-league?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Soccer @ soccer-espn

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    Xavi leaves out Memphis Depay from the squad

    Xavi excluded the Netherlands' all-time top scorer Memphis Depay from his first squad, calling it his hardest selection decision but declining to explain the reasoning publicly.

    “To be honest, the hardest decision was not to call up Memphis.”
    — Xavi
  4. background

    Xavi names first Netherlands squad, keeps van Dijk as captain — New head coach Xavi announced his first squad for the Nations League window and confirmed Virgil van Dijk retains the captaincy, ending speculation he might be dropped or step away.

  5. background

    Van Dijk says he is weighing his international future — Following Koeman's departure, van Dijk indicated he was considering his future with the national team.

  6. background

    Koeman resigns as Netherlands coach after World Cup exit — Ronald Koeman stepped down in June following the Netherlands' last-32 defeat to Morocco at the World Cup, opening the door for a new head coach.

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  1. 2 outlets Virgil van Dijk hits back at ‘nonsense’ claims that he influenced Netherlands’ World Cup tactics

    first by Yahoo Sports, 14h ago · also ESPN Soccer

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