Netherlands vs. Hungary lineups, expected starting 11, confirmed team news and injuries: Frenkie de Jong back but not ready for multiple games

The Netherlands will attempt to claim a place in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Nations League when they face Hungary in Amsterdam on Saturday.

Ronald Koeman's side drew 1-1 with these opponents before losing to Group A3 winners Germany in October, meaning they begin this final double-header of games this month level on points with Marco Rossi's team.

A win would put the Oranje into the knockout stage before their final group game against Bosnia & Herzegovina, but a victory for Hungary would see them snatch second place and a chance to go for the trophy next March.

The Sporting News looks at the predicted lineups and team news for this winner-takes-all contest.

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Netherlands vs. Hungary lineups, predicted starting 11, team news

After three games without a win, the Netherlands are under heavy pressure to produce a better performance than they managed in October and take control of the race for second place in the group.

Koeman confirmed on Friday that Frenkie de Jong is not yet ready to play two games in quick succession, so it remains to be seen if he will be risked from the start for what would be his first international game in 14 months.

There is a decision to be made over which of Brian Brobbey, Joshua Zirkzee and Wout Weghorst start as the centre-forward. Captain Virgil van Dijk is available again after serving a one-match ban.

Netherlands predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Verbruggen (GK) — Dumfries, Van Dijk, De Vrij, J. Timber — Gravenberch, De Jong — Lang, Koopmeiners, Gakpo — Zirkzee

Injured: Van de Ven, Schouten, Simons
Suspended: None

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Rossi may well be tempted to stick with largely the same side that drew 1-1 with the Netherlands in October, although Levente Szabo may be pushing for a start in attack after earning a first call-up.

Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez could also earn a place as the left wing-back in support of Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai. Attila Fiola is banned due to yellow-card accumulation.

Hungary predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Dibusz (GK) — Botka, Orban, Dardai — Bolla, Nikitscher, Schafer, Kerkez — Szoboszlai, R. Sallai — Varga

Injured: Toth
Suspended: Fiola

Netherlands vs. Hungary live stream, TV channel

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