Mahlen and Kluivert have been excluded from the Netherlands' bid for the Nations League

Bournemouth winger Justin Kluivert and Roma striker Donyell Malen will not be able to help their national team in the upcoming Nations League matches due to injuries. This was reported by the press service of the national team. Instead, the newly appointed head coach of the "Orange" Xavi called PSV midfielder Hus Thiel and AZ forward Max Merdink to the national team. Thiel played nine games this season, scoring four goals and providing one assist. Merdink has nine matches, four goals and two assists. In the upcoming matches, the Netherlands will play against Germany (September 24), Serbia (September 27), Greece (October 1) and the Serbs again (October 4).