lead and left out the Manchester United winger, who
has struggled in his first three months in England
since joining from PSV
Netherlands coach Danny Blind has left Memphis Depay out
of his latest national team squad, insisting the Manchester
United winger doesn't do enough for the team.
Memphis, along with former United striker Robin van Persie,
has been omitted from Blind's 26-man squad for the friendly
fixtures against Wales and Germany in November, with the
Dutch having failed to qualify for the Euro 2016 finals.
And although Memphis was expected to miss out on the
forthcoming international friendlies due to injury, Blind has
suggested that his lack of work for the team means he does
not warrant a place in the squad.
"I think Depay fits in the profile of Dutch football in terms of
quality," Blind told reporters. "However, top level football
demands a player to contribute to the team. That is
something Memphis isn't always doing.
"I gave Memphis a call, and told him he wouldn't be on the
list. I said: 'if you are a big name, expect criticism when
things aren't going for you'."
Memphis was left out of the United squad entirely for the
draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday and hasn't started for
the Red Devils in the league since being withdrawn at half-
time in the 3-0 defeat to Arsenal at the beginning of October.
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