"AMSTERDAM -- Memphis Depay, the all-time leading scorer for the Netherlands, will be late joining up with the squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to a passport problem. Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said the 31-year-old Corinthians forward would join the rest of the squad once he received proper documentation to replace his passport, which Depay said had been stolen in Brazil."
""This is unfortunate, primarily for Memphis, but also for us," Koeman said. "You naturally want to start your international preparations with a full squad. At the same time, there are circumstances beyond our control. We hope he can indeed travel to join us at the training camp as soon as possible." Koeman's team visit Malta on Thursday and host Finland on Sunday. Netherlands are tied with Poland in Group G on 10 points in the qualifying table, but have played one less game."
Memphis Depay, the Netherlands' all-time leading scorer, will arrive late to national team training because his passport was stolen in Brazil and needs replacement. Coach Ronald Koeman said the 31-year-old Corinthians forward will join the squad once he receives proper documentation. Koeman called the situation unfortunate for Depay and the team, and stressed the desire to begin international preparations with a full squad while acknowledging circumstances beyond their control. Koeman expressed hope that Depay can travel to the training camp as soon as possible. The Netherlands face Malta on Thursday and Finland on Sunday and sit level with Poland on 10 points in Group G with one game in hand.
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