Netherlands changes 3 for match against Romania in Euro 2024 round of 16
MUNICH (AP) — Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has surprisingly included forward Steven Bergwijn in one of three changes for the round-of-16 match against Romania at the European Championship on Tuesday.
The Netherlands come into the match on the back of losing to Austria 3-2 in their final group match, and sneaked into the knockout stage as one of the best third-place teams.
Bergwijn has yet to feature at Euro 2024 and comes in for Donyell Malen. Denzel Dumfries returns as right wing back, and Lutsharel Geertruida drops to the bench.
Xavi Simons replaces Johannes Veerman.
Romania topped its group and coach Edward Iordănescu has made two changes from the draw against Slovakia. Vasile Mogoș and Dennis Man come in for Florinel Coman and the suspended Nicuşor Bancu.
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Teams:
Romania: Florin Niță, Andrei Rațiu, Radu Drăgușin, Marius Marin, Ianis Hagi, Andrei Burcă, Răzvan Marin, Denis Drăguș Dennis Man, Nicolae Stanciu, Vasile Mogoș.
Netherlands: Bart Verbruggen, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Stefan De Vrij, Xavi Simons, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Tijjani Reijnders, Denzel Dumfries, Jerdy Schouten, Steven Bergwijn.
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Credit: Netherlands changes 3 for match against Romania in Euro 2024 round of 16
