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De Jong's return provides major boost for Oranje
De Jong returns to the Netherlands squad. REUTERS
De Jong returns to the Netherlands squad. REUTERS

De Jong previews the Supercup final: 'We have chances'

The Netherlands are preparing for their decisive Group A2 encounters, with high-stakes November clashes against Greece and Germany on the horizon. Head coach Xavi Hernandez has named his squad for the crucial double-header, headlined by the long-awaited return of Frenkie De Jong, who has endured an extended spell on the sidelines following a meniscus injury sustained at the World Cup.

The midfielder's comeback offers a timely lift to the Oranje ranks ahead of their concluding group tests. Here is the full squad list:

Goalkeepers: Bart Verbruggen (Brighton), Mark Flekken (Bayer Leverkusen), Robin Roefs (Sunderland).

Defenders: Nathan Ake (Fenerbahce), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Denzel Dumfries (Real Madrid), Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool), Lutsharel Geertruida (PSV Eindhoven), Jurrien Timber (Arsenal), Jorrel Hato (Chelsea), Jan Paul van Hecke (Tottenham), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham).

Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus), Tijjani Reijnders (Al-Qadsiah), Kenneth Taylor (Lazio), Quinten Timber (Crystal Palace), Joey Veerman (Borussia Dortmund), Gjivai Zechiel (Feyenoord).

Forwards: Brian Brobbey (Sunderland), Ruben van Bommel (PSV), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth), Noa Lang (Napoli), Donyell Malen (Roma), Crysencio Summerville (Al-Hilal).

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