Zirkzee dropped from Netherlands squad by Koeman for poor form

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee has been excluded from the Netherlands national team for their upcoming Nations League quarter-finals against Spain, with manager Ronald Koeman citing that Zirkzee is 'not good enough at the moment.' Koeman emphasized the need for players to earn their selection, noting Zirkzee's struggles with form, which include just six goals and two assists in 42 appearances this season. Despite previously being a regular in the squad, Zirkzee's lack of recent performance led to his omission, alongside Matthijs de Ligt. Koeman's assessment pointed out specific areas of improvement needed in Zirkzee's game, particularly in scanning and passing during matches. There remains a possibility for a late call-up if injuries affect the squad, particularly with Cody Gakpo currently dealing with an injury. Koeman's strict evaluation highlights the competition within the Dutch attack, where Zirkzee has fallen behind other options like Memphis Depay and Justin Kluivert.