De Jong and Maatsen return to Netherlands squad

De Jong returns from injury; Maatsen, Malen and Kluivert also recalled for Greece and Germany Nations League matches.

former Netherlands manager Xavi Hernández has recalled Frenkie de Jong for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Greece and Germany after the Barcelona midfielder missed the previous international break due to injury.

Ian Maatsen returns to the squad alongside Donyell Malen and Justin Kluivert, who are fit again. Mexx Meerdink and Guus Til, who were called up as replacements during the last window, retain their places.

Absent through injury are Jorrel Hato, Nathan Aké, Jeremie Frimpong and Ryan Gravenberch. The Netherlands face Greece in Amsterdam on Friday 13 November and Germany in Berlin on Monday 16 November, both at 20:45, as the three nations compete for top spot in Nations League Group 2.