Overview
- The Dutch federation announced that Frenkie de Jong will not travel to Berlin and will miss the Germany game because of minor physical complaints, with Dutch media reporting the issue involves his back.
- De Jong had played the first half of the 7-0 win over Greece but left at halftime after feeling unwell, a match that left the Netherlands top of Group A2 on 11 points.
- With the Netherlands leading the group by three points, a positive result in Berlin would secure Oranje a place in the Nations League quarter-finals and a German win would guarantee Germany progression.
- Coach Xavi already faces absences for the match, with captain Virgil van Dijk and striker Brian Brobbey unavailable, and Xavi has chosen not to add a replacement to the travelling 23-man squad.
- Tactical choices to watch include how Xavi replaces de Jong in midfield and whether Joey Veerman retains a leading role after his praised pairing with de Jong in Amsterdam, a change that could alter possession and attacking patterns in Berlin.