Memphis Depay could be close to starting again at World Cup as Dutch star nurses thigh injury
Depay, who has 55 international appearances, gave a thumbs-up to reporters when asked how he was feeling after Oranje's 2-2 draw against the Samurai Blue. “Memphis is almost ready,” said coach Ronald Koeman, whose team plays Sweden in Houston on Saturday. The Dutch led 2-1 when Depay, Teun Koopmeiners and Quinten Timber entered as substitutes while Crysencio Summerville, Donyell Malen and Tijjani Reijnders exited.
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