Netherlands vs. Hungary lineups, expected starting 11, confirmed team news and injuries: Frenkie de Jong back but not ready for multiple games
Netherlands vs. Hungary: confirmed team news and injuries
The Netherlands will be without Memphis Depay for their Nations League clash with Hungary on Tuesday, with the Barcelona forward ruled out with a thigh injury. Depay has been in impressive form for the Netherlands this season, scoring three goals in his last four appearances, but he will now miss the upcoming match in Budapest.
Frenkie de Jong is back in the Netherlands squad after missing the last two matches with a muscle injury. However, the Barcelona midfielder is not yet ready to start multiple games in a row, so he is likely to be used as a substitute against Hungary.
The Netherlands have no other major injury concerns, with Virgil van Dijk, Matthijs de Ligt and Stefan de Vrij all fit to play. However, there are some doubts over the fitness of Denzel Dumfries, who has been struggling with a knee injury.
Netherlands vs. Hungary: expected starting 11
The Netherlands are likely to field a strong team against Hungary, with Van Dijk, De Ligt and De Vrij forming a solid defensive unit. De Jong is likely to start in midfield, alongside Teun Koopmeiners and Davy Klaassen.
In attack, Cody Gakpo is expected to lead the line, with Steven Bergwijn and Steven Berghuis providing support from the wings. Depay's absence is a blow, but the Netherlands have plenty of other attacking options to call upon.
The expected starting 11 for the Netherlands against Hungary is as follows:
- Goalkeeper: Jasper Cillessen
- Defenders: Virgil van Dijk, Matthijs de Ligt, Stefan de Vrij
- Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Teun Koopmeiners, Davy Klaassen
- Forwards: Cody Gakpo, Steven Bergwijn, Steven Berghuis
