Football
Oranje Trains for the First Time Under Xavi with Debutants Van Bommel and Zechiël
The Netherlands national team began its first training session under new head coach Xavi Hernández on Monday at the KNVB Campus in Zeist. Twenty-five players participated, including debutants Ruben Van Bommel and Gjivai Zechiël, while Jurriën Timber sat out due to a recent groin injury. The closed-door sessions aim to quickly instill Xavi’s tactical vision before the upcoming Nations League matches. Germany, led by new coach Jürgen Klopp, is scheduled as the first opponent on Thursday at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Returning midfielder Joey Veerman also receives a new opportunity under Xavi after being excluded during Ronald Koeman’s tenure.
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