Frenkie de Jong appointed captain of the Netherlands in the absence of Van Dijk

Frenkie de Jong will captain the Netherlands for the first time in the upcoming match against Greece. Previously, he served as a reserve captain while Virgil van Dijk rarely missed games. De Jong briefly wore the captain's armband in a friendly against Uzbekistan. He expressed that being captain would be a great honor and believes his experience can inspire others. The match is crucial for the Netherlands' chances to qualify for the Nations League quarterfinals, depending on the outcome against Greece and Germany's match against Serbia.