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Memphis DROPPED by Netherlands

Memphis DROPPED by Netherlands
The Dutch coach has followed Louis van Gaal's 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entirely for the draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday and hasn't started for the Red Devils in the league since being withdrawn at half-time in the 3-0 defeat to Arsenal at the beginning of October.
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