The Dutch Football Federation decided this Wednesday, in a closed-door meeting, do not take extra measures to stop the progress of the coronavirus and keep the friendly against Spain scheduled for March 29 in Amsterdam.
Both that meeting and the Netherlands-United States on March 26 will be disputed at first with the presence of the publicThe Dutch press reported on Wednesday.
The authorities of the province of North Brabant, the most affected by the coronavirus, They announced on Tuesday the suspension of all mass events, including three games this weekend: PSV Eindhoven-Emmen, Willem II-Heerenveen and Waalwijk-Groningen.
The federation, after consulting with the clubs, has decided a day later to keep the rest of the Eredivisie matches, which can be played normally. “We will play as much as possible with the public “, the director of the highest organ of Dutch soccer, Eric Gudde, told the “Fox Sports” network.
However, he acknowledged that the last decision is taken by the authorities and that the federation will obey if they recommend playing behind closed doors or suspending games.
Netherlands so far it has registered five fatalities due to coronavirus and a total of 503 infected.
Koeman's List
Meanwhile, Ronald Koeman has cited 30 footballers for both friendlies. In the list stand out the player of Barcelona, Frenkie de Jong; the Valencia goalkeeper, Jasper Cillessen, and the center forward of Sevilla, Luuk de Jong.
Holland will be one of the rivals of Spain in the selection stop at the end of March. The friendly will be played on March 29 in Amsterdam (7:00 p.m.). Before the Dutch team will be measured at U.S (March 26) in Eindhoven. Luis Enrique plans to give the list of La Roja, next March 22.
Koeman has summoned three players for the first time: Mohamed Ihattaren (PSV), Teun Koopmeiners and Owen Wijndal (both AZ). And he has surprised to summon the goal again, Tim Krul, Norwich hero in the FA Cup against Tottenham. Among those cited by the Dutch coach are not missing heavy weights of the costumes as Van Dijk, De Ligt, Van de Beek, Blind, Wijnaldum or Babel. The most significant absence is that of the Lyon striker, Memphis Depay, who is still injured in the knee.