Xavi chooses Frenkie de Jong as captain of Oranje: 'Strong personality'

Frenkie de Jong will captain the Netherlands in their upcoming Nations League match against Greece, as announced by coach Xavi Hernández. This marks De Jong's first official match as captain, despite being a reserve captain for years. He previously wore the armband briefly in a friendly against Uzbekistan. Xavi praised De Jong's leadership qualities and experience, noting his strong personality and ability to take responsibility. The match is crucial for the Netherlands, as a win could secure their place in the Nations League quarterfinals, depending on Germany's performance against Serbia. The game will take place at Johan Cruyff ArenA in Amsterdam.