Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke has received his first call-up to the Netherlands squad to replace Micky van de Ven for their upcoming Nations League fixtures. (More Football News)
Van de Ven was seen in training with Tottenham Hotspur this weeཧk, but Ange Postecoglou did not include him ꦬin his squad for their 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United.
A knee injury sustained in Spurs' 4-0 win ov🦄er Everton last time has forced Van de Ven to withdraw, with the Dutch football association confirming he was not matchℱ fit.
൩But Ronald Koeman has a dependable replaceme🔴nt in Van Hecke, who has impressed for the Seagulls this season under new head coach Fabian Hurzeler.
His 222 suღccessful passes this season is a total only bettered by defensive partner Lewis Dunk (233), while he has also 💎won 15 of his 26 contested duels.
The Netherlands kickstart their N𒁃ations League campaign against Bosnia & Herzegovina on Saturday before facing Germany in Amsterdam three days later.
