Memphis Depay was named in the Netherlands starting XI for the first time at the 2022 World Cup ahead of their final Group A match against Qatar.
The Barcelona forward was battling a hamstring injury heading into the tournament and was initially ruled out of the opener against Senegal, only to appear from the bench in a 2-0 win.
Depay was a substitute again as Louis van Gaal s side drew with Ecuador, and the coach insisted ahead of the meeting with hosts Qatar he would be taking no risks.
However, he said: We re going to do anything and everything to progress to the next match.
That has led to a recall for talisman Depay – a member of Van Gaal s 2014 World Cup squad in Brazil – who lines up alongside breakout star Cody Gakpo in attack.
