Koeman Calls on Netherlands' "Difference-Maker" Depay to Regain Fitness for World Cup

📅 2026-03-30

Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman has emphasized the importance of Memphis Depay returning to full fitness ahead of this summer's World Cup, describing the forward as a "difference-maker" for the team. Depay was excluded from Koeman's squad during the March international break due to a thigh injury but remained in the Netherlands to undergo treatment. The 32-year-old was a key player for the Dutch national team in recent campaigns, and Koeman stressed the need for him to "be in top form" for the upcoming tournament.