Oranje trains in New York heat: Timber straight into action, Van Nistelrooij still absent
The Netherlands national team has completed its first training session on American soil in New York, where a friendly against Uzbekistan is scheduled for Monday. All 26 called-up players were present, including Jurriën Timber, who joined the national squad for the first time following Arsenal's Champions League final.
All 26 players present in tropical conditions
In temperatures of 28 degrees Celsius, the Netherlands national team completed its first session on American soil. In New York, the city where Oranje face Uzbekistan in a friendly on Monday, all 26 selected players were out on the training pitch. That is noteworthy in itself, as it means Jurriën Timber was able to join up straight away. The Arsenal defender recently played in the Champions League final, which had prevented him from training with the national squad until now.
Minute of silence as a subdued opening
The session began with a moment of reflection: a minute of silence was observed. The group then got down to regular training work in the American heat, with the upcoming friendly firmly in their sights.
Van Nistelrooij not yet with Oranje
One notable absentee on the touchline: head coach Ruud van Nistelrooij was not present for this opening training session. Exactly when he will link up with the squad in the United States has not yet been announced.
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Source: Via NOS (GNews)
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