Vivianne Miedema’s call-up to the Dutch national team was a big surprise. The 27-year-old striker’s name appeared on Monday’s list for the two games against Scotland in the UEFA Nations League. Andries Jonker explained his decision.
Vivianne Miedema tore her anterior cruciate ligament in December during the UEFA Champions League match against Olympique Lyonnais. Because of this, she was left out of the Women’s World Cup that took place in Australia and New Zealand. The return to the pitch is close for Vivianne Miedema.
“The chance of her playing against Scotland later this month is very slim. But in consultation with the Arsenal manager and Vivianne Miedema herself, we thought this was the best option. At Arsenal, all the players left for their respective national teams. Then she would train with about three players. In the Dutch team, she will be able to complete a full week of training” said Andries Jonker.
Still, Andries Jonker left the door ajar for Vivianne Miedema’s first appearance in the Dutch national team after thirteen months. If training goes well, returning remains a serious option.
“Maybe she can play a few minutes” said Andries Jonker.
For the UEFA Nations League, the Dutch team will play against Scotland on Friday, October 27, and the second game will be four days later.
Oranje pre-Selection: Stengs has earned consideration. Wish Gravenberch were included as well; he’s been impressive at Liverpool.
PRESELECTION ORANGE
Goalkeepers : Mark Flokken, Justin Bijlow, Nick Olij, Bart Verbruggen.
Defenders : Nathan Aké, Daley Blind, Virgil van Dijk, Denzel Dumfries, Jeremie Frimpong, Lutsharel Geertruida, Quilindschy Hartman, Micky van de Ven, Stefan de Vrij, Ian Maatsen, Matthijs de Ligt.
Midfielders : Tijjani Reijnders, Marten de Roon, Joey Veerman, Mats Wieffer, Jerdy Schouten.
Attackers : Steven Bergwijn, Brian Brobbey, Donyell Malen, Xavi Simons, Wout Weghorst, Calvin Stengs.
Wow! This has to be the low point in Ajax’s club history. The flares burning in the PSV stands were pretty symbolic of this whole season so far
I think they will recover after the Jan Transfer window and will have to splash big. not sure what will happen to those in the right now and that have to make way for the new arrivals. dont thing other clubs will be interested looking at the current situation they are in.
Final selection: Good to see Schouten and Stengs in the group.
Goalkeepers: Mark Flekken, Justin Bijlow, Bart Verbruggen.
Defenders: Nathan Aké, Daley Blind, Virgil van Dijk, Denzel Dumfries, Jeremie Frimpong, Lutsharel Geertruida, Quilindschy Hartman, Jorrel Hato, Stefan de Vrij.
Midfielders: Teun Koopmeiners, Tijjani Reijnders, Marten de Roon, Joey Veerman, Jerdy Schouten, Mats Wieffer.
Attackers: Steven Bergwijn, Brian Brobbey, Cody Gakpo, Donyell Malen, Xavi Simons, Wout Weghorst, Calvin Stengs.
Bergwijn and Brobbey are out with injuries. Thijs Dallinga of Toulouse is called up.
Yes, and Ake is out as well. Wonder who the cb’s will be, and with so many injuries to the cb’s, whether they’ll go 4-3-3.