Overview

• The KNVB confirmed Depay’s passport was stolen in Brazil, stopping him from boarding his scheduled flight to Amsterdam.
• He is obtaining an emergency travel document and is expected to fly a day later, with reports indicating a Tuesday arrival.
• Koeman said the team plan has changed and that Depay will not start the World Cup qualifier in Malta on Thursday.
• Depay, 31, plays for Corinthians in São Paulo and recently became the Netherlands’ all-time leading scorer with 52 goals in 104 caps.
• The Netherlands lead Group G with a game in hand, and Koeman indicated Depay is likely to start the subsequent home match against Finland.