How Netherlands could line up against Poland
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- 14 Oct 2022
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Barcelona duo Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay are expected to be named in a strong Netherlands starting lineup for Thursday's UEFA Nations League encounter away against Poland.
The Oranje dropped points in the reverse fixture against Poland, drawing 2-2 on home soil in June, and Louis van Gaal's men now seek revenge as they bid to finish top of League A Group 4.
De Jong, who has played in every game of Netherlands' Nations League campaign, is set to line up in centre-midfield with either Teun Koopmeiners or Davy Klaassen – the latter of whom scored in the draw with Poland – although Ajax's Kenneth Taylor will be pushing to make his international debut after receiving his first call-up.
Meanwhile, Depay is expected to return to the first XI after coming off the substitutes' bench to score in the 3-2 win against Wales last time out, with the 80-cap forward netting a 93rd-minute winner.
The 28-year-old could be partnered in attack by PSV Eindhoven's in-form star Cody Gakpo – who has already netted 10 goals in 13 appearances for the Eredivisie side this term – while Steven Bergwijn, Wout Weghorst and Vincent Janssen are also options for Van Gaal in attack.
