Frenkie de Jong Returns to Netherlands Squad

Frenkie de Jong is set to make his long-awaited return to the Netherlands national football team after a 14-month absence due to an ankle injury. He was called up for the Nations League matches against Hungary on November 16 and Bosnia-Herzegovina on November 19, marking his first international appearance since September 2022. De Jong had to withdraw from the Euro 2024 due to his injury, which significantly impacted the Dutch squad. Notably absent from the current squad are Memphis Depay, who has recently regained form in Brazil, and Nathan Ake, despite his return to fitness. The Netherlands is currently second in Group A3, needing to maintain this position to secure a quarter-final spot in the Nations League. New inclusions to the squad include Ajax's Devyne Rensch and PSV's Noa Lang, both rewarded for their performances at the club level.