Wim Kieft says Malen's Misses Boost Depay's World Cup Hope

Wim Kieft says Donyell Malen's missed chances gave Memphis Depay hope of a starting spot at the World Cup. The comment follows the match against Algeria where Malen failed to score.

Kieft, a former Dutch striker, noted that Malen of AS Roma could have secured a kickoff place by scoring two goals against Algeria. The absence of those goals left the selection open.

Depay now has renewed expectation of a fixed role in the Dutch squad for the tournament. The hope concerns the starting eleven for the upcoming World Cup.

Kieft's analysis underscores how a single match can influence World Cup selections. The Algeria fixture proved decisive for the striker's chances.