DONNY VAN DE BEEK has been left out of the Netherlands squad for the second time in a row after being dropped by Manchester United.
Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues to overlook the midfielder, resulting in an angry reaction during the win over Villarreal in midweek.
But the Norwegian is not the only one after Oranje coach Louis van Gaal once again refused to call up Van de Beek.
The Dutch face Latvia and Gibraltar in this month’s World Cup qualifiers but will do so without the former Ajax star.
Tottenham’s Steven Bergwijn has also been dropped after Arsenal target Noa Lang was preferred by Van Gaal.
Van de Beek last appeared for his country in March and was ruled out of Euro 2020 through injury.
Called up to the preliminary squad for last month’s qualifiers, he failed to make the final cut as Van Gaal demanded more from the 24-year-old.
The veteran boss stated: “I told him that he needs to start playing games.”
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Van de Beek has played only three times this season, spending six full games watching on from the bench.
Solskjaer stated ahead of Saturday’s game with Everton that the player will have to deal with his frustration after not being selected to come on in the Champions League.
He told reporters on Friday: “We manage a squad full of international footballers, competitive footballers who want to make a difference and want to play, they all want to be on the pitch.
“Donny was ready to come on.
“I’ve been a sub more than anyone at this club properly and you have to be ready all the time.
“I’ve been unhappy a few times. I understand the frustration.
As soon as I see players affecting the team negatively then I’ll probably be firmer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
“Every player is keen to play, that’s got to be built into energy and determination for when you get on and show me.”
Despite Van de Beek’s reaction to being overlooked, Solskjaer insisted that there is no wider issue with him.
He added: “Donny has never affected his team-mates negatively.
“As soon as I see players affecting the team negatively then that’s a different scenario and I’ll probably be firmer.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
