No helping hand for U21s: Xavi forces Reiziger into puzzle for playoffs

Zechiël and Van Bommel unavailable for Netherlands U21's Euro playoff against Denmark after being called up to the senior squad.

Netherlands U21 coach Michael Reiziger will be without two key players for the crucial two-legged Euro playoff against Denmark. Gjivai Zechiël, who scored three goals during qualifying, and Ruben van Bommel, who recently recovered from injury, have both been retained by the senior Netherlands squad. Reiziger acknowledged the loss but expressed optimism about his remaining options for the playoff tie.