Netherlands kick off the Nations League in Serbia under Xavi's guidance
After the midweek clash against Germany (1-1), the Oranje are preparing to face Serbia this Sunday at 6 p.m., on the second matchday of Group 2 of the Nations League, during the international break.
A new era under Xavi
The the Oranje travel to Belgrade to take on Serbia this Sunday, kick‑off scheduled for 6 p.m. This match marks the second matchday of Group 2 of the Nations League.
Under the guidance of Xavi, former Barça coach, the Dutch side adopts a dogmatic possession‑based style. The Catalan manager checks many boxes to restore the prestige of the major nation.
For their part, Serbia play without pressure, their coach Veljko Paunović looking to revive the team after failing to qualify for the World Cup in the Americas. The match provides an ideal opportunity for the side to make their mark.
Xavi aims to cement his role with the Netherlands vs Serbia in Belgrade
The expected lineup for Serbia is: V Milinkovic‑Savic; Simic, Erakovic, Pavlovic, Kostic; Zivkovic, Maksimovic, S Milinkovic‑Savic, Lukic; Jovic, Tadic.
The Netherlands will line up: Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Van de Ven; Gravenberch, Veerman, Summerville, Reijnders, Gakpo; Meerdink.
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The match will be streamed on L’Équipe Live Foot from 6 p.m. this Sunday.