The Netherlands face Serbia again in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday, following last week's 1-2 victory in Belgrade. Head coach Xavi Hernández must cope without the injured Brian Brobbey and has called up Joshua Zirkzee as a late replacement.
Xavi Hernández indicated that AZ Alkmaar youngster Mexx Meerdink is strongly in line for his debut. "With Memphis Depay omitted from this international window, AZ Alkmaar youngster Mexx Meerdink is widely expected to earn his full international debut and lead the Dutch attack," the coach said.
The last meeting with Serbia, on September 27, was won 1-2 thanks to a Mexx Meerdink brace.
Serbia arrive in concerning form, having lost four of their last five matches. Head coach Veljko Paunović is also without striker Dušan Vlahović. The match kicks off at 20:45 local time on Sunday at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven.
