Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has taken a calculated risk by including key midfielder Frenkie de Jong and forward Memphis Depay in his final 26-man squad for the European Championship in Germany.
Both players have been dealing with injuries recently, but with UEFA expanding squad sizes from 23 to 26 players for the tournament, Koeman sees it as a risk worth taking.
Koeman, who aims to lead the Dutch side to their first continental title since 1988, a tournament he participated in as a player, understands the importance of having key players like de Jong and Depay available despite their fitness concerns.
Despite the extended squad size, there is no place for uncapped left-back Ian Maatsen, who is set to feature for Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final against Real Madrid on Saturday.
Additionally, Quinten Timber and goalkeeper Nick Olij have also missed out on selection. Marten de Roon, who is nursing an injury, will also be absent, creating an opportunity for Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch to make a return to the national team after more than a year.
Netherlands squad:
