Van Persie and Memphis out of latest Holland Squad

Robin van Persie and Memphis Depay have been left out of Danny Blind's latest Netherlands squad, while Arjen Robben has returned.

The Oranje coach has spoken repeatedly of his disappointment in Van Persie's inability to claim a regular starting spot at Fenerbahce following his summer move, but has left him out of his squad for the first time.

Netherlands face Wales on November 11 and Germany on November 17 in their first friendly matches following their failure to qualify for Euro 2016, and the coach insists he must start building towards the 2018 World Cup by sacrificing the nation's all time highest scorer. Continue


"Robin never got back into his rhythm after his transfer," he told reporters. "That is not a good sign. But his absence is not forever. In terms of potency, Robin is still the best.

"It's a new era. With a view to building to the World Cup, I have to see the other players at work. I must look to the future."

Blind also revealed that he spoke to Eredivisie top goalscorer Dirk Kuyt about a possible return to the team, but the Feyenoord player would only consider it if he could guarantee him a starting place.

"I sounded out Kuyt for the last two matches. But he only wanted to come back if I could guarantee him a starting place. I could not, so he is not included," he added.

Netherlands squad in full:

Goalkeepers: Jasper Cillessen (Ajax), Maarten Stekelenburg (Southampton), Kenneth Vermeer, Jeroen Zoet (PSV).

Defenders: Jeffrey Bruma (PSV), Virgil van Dijk (Southampton), Daryl Janmaat (Newcastle United), Terence Kongolo (Feyenoord), Karim Rekik (Marseille), Jairo Riedewald (Ajax), Kenny Tete (Ajax), Joel Veltman (Ajax).

Midfielders: Daley Blind (Manchester United), Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United), Jordy Clasie (Southampton), Davy Klaassen (Ajax), Wesley Sneijder (Galatasaray), Marko Vejinovic (Feyenoord), Georginio Wijnaldum (Newcastle United).

Attackers: Bas Dost (Wolfsburg), Eljero Elia (Feyenoord), Anwar El Ghazi (Ajax), Luuk de Jong (PSV), Quincy Promes (Spartak Moscow), Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich).



About time right? Memphis has been absolute crap.