"This is unfortunate, primarily for Memphis, but also for us. 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."
"The Dutch federation, the KNVB, said Depay was "doing everything he can" to make the journey "as soon as possible"."
"Depay's double against Lithuania last month saw him move ahead of Robin van Persie and become the Netherlands' all-time top scorer with 52 goals in 104 appearances."
Memphis Depay reported his passport stolen in Brazil and was unable to travel to the Netherlands as planned, missing the start of international duty. The Dutch federation, the KNVB, said Depay was doing everything he can to make the journey as soon as possible. National team head coach Ronald Koeman described the situation as unfortunate for Depay and the squad and expressed hope that Depay could join the training camp soon. Depay recently became the Netherlands' all-time top scorer with 52 goals in 104 appearances. The team leads Group G on goal difference and faces Malta and Finland in upcoming qualifiers.
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