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Xavi cuts spending on center forwards: no pinch hitter, no Depay, only Brobbey and Malen
New national team coach Xavi Hernández excluded top scorer Memphis Depay and Wout Weghorst from his first squad, leaving only Brian Brobbey and Donyell Malen as strikers. Xavi prioritizes ball possession over classic pinch hitters, citing a lack of suitable alternatives like Mexx Meerdink or Guus Til. The 26-man selection also sees the return of Joey Veerman and Kenneth Taylor amid injuries to key midfielders.
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