Van Gaal Short-Listed Dutch final 23-Man World Cup

Van Gaal Short-Listed Dutch final 23-Man World Cup

Posted by Sylvester on Saturday, May 31, 2014 0

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There were no surprises in the Dutch national team final 23-man list released by Coach Louis van Gaal on Saturday morning.

As expected, Hamburg's Rafael van der Vaart, a key player when the Dutch reached the final in South Africa four years ago, was not included in the final list after it was reported earlier that the midfielder suffered an injury setback in training.

Among those that made the final cut were Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie and Wesley Sneijder, while Swansea goalkeeper, Michel Vorm and Newcastle’s Tim Krul will also be in the plane to Brazil.

Holland are in Group B alongside defending champions, Spain, South American side, Chile and one of Asia’s representatives Australia.

Final 23-ma list

Goalkeepers: Jasper Cillessen (Ajax), Michel Vorm (Swansea City), Tim Krul (Newcastle United).

Defenders: Paul Verhaegh (Augsburg), Daryl Janmaat (Feyenoord), Joel Veltman (Ajax), Stefan de Vrij (Feyenoord), Ron Vlaar (Aston Villa), Bruno Martins Indi (Feyenoord), Terence Kongolo (Feyenoord), Daley Blind (Ajax).

Midfielders: Leroy Fer (Norwich City), Nigel de Jong (AC Milan), Jordy Clasie (Feyenoord), Jonathan de Guzman (Swansea City), Georginio Wijnaldum (PSV), Wesley Sneijder (Galatasaray).

Forwards: Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich), Robin van Persie (Manchester United), Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (Schalke), Dirk Kuyt (Fenerbahce), Jeremain Lens (Dynamo Kiev), Memphis Depay (PSV)