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Xavi explains why he selected Joshua Zirkzee, not Memphis Depay

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Xavi has explained his decision to omit Memphis Depay again, the Netherlands' all-time leading scorer.

According to L'Équipe, Meerdink had earlier replaced Malen.

Xavi has since turned to Joshua Zirkzee.

The forward comes in for Brobbey.

Xavi is the Netherlands head coach.

Source: L'Équipe

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