Tim Krul has played well in his two games back for Newcastle since recovering from his elbow injury he picked up while training with the Dutch squad.
Tim Krul – in good form after injury spell
So it’s not surprising that Tim has been recalled to the 34-man Dutch squad for the upcoming international friendly against Germany on November 14th.
Holland will will be without one of their other goalkeepers – Swansea’s Michel Vorm – for at least a couple of months, after he picked up an injury at Manchester City on Saturday.
Just before Tim was injured he revealed he had been told by Holland manager Louis Van Gaal, that he was now the Holland number one goalkeeper and preferred to former number one – Maarten Stekelenburg of Roma
The Netherlands were beaten 3-0 by Germany at the Euro 2012 tournament, and will be trying to get the upper hand in this game.
Here is the 34 man squad:
Goalkeepers: Kenneth Vermeer – Ajax, Maarten Stekelenburg – Roma, Tim Krul – Newcastle, Jeroen Zoet -RKC
Defenders: Daley Blind Ajax, Douglas – Twente, John Heitinga – Everton, Ricardo van Rhijn – Ajax, Nick Viergever AZ,Ron Vlaar – Aston Villa, Gregory van der Wiel – Paris Saint-Germain,Jetro Willems – PSV,Bruno Martins Indi – Feyenoord, Daryl Janmaat – Feyenoord, Joris Mathijsen – Feyenoord, Stefan de Vrij – Feyenoord
Midfielders: Ibrahim Afellay – Schalke,Jordy Clasie – Feyenoord, Urby Emanuelson – AC Milan, Marco van Ginkel – Vitesse, Siem de Jong – Ajax, Adam Maher – AZ, Kevin Strootman – PSV, Rafael van der Vaart – Hamburg, Nigel de Jong – AC Milan,
Attackers: Luciano Narsingh – PSV, Bas Dost – Wolfsburg, Eljero Elia – Werder Bremen, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar – Schalke, Dirk Kuyt – Fenerbahce, Ruben Schaken – Feyenoord, Jeremain Lens – PSV, Robin van Persie – Manchester United, Arjen Robben – Bayern Munich
19 comments so far
Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand
Oct 31, 2012 at 4:56 PM
Comment #1Happy for Tim, although there was no reason as to why he wouldn’t be picked again. Let’s hope they look after wor Timmy whilst he’s away. Have been impressed with Harper and Elliot, but would always rather have our number 1 between the sticks.
Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand
Oct 31, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Comment #2http://www.footballfancast.com/image-gallery/the-15-scariest-lookalikes-in-football/attachment/mike-ashley-5
🙂
tequilamag
Oct 31, 2012 at 5:01 PM
Comment #3Let`s just hope all our players away for international duty come back in piece this time.
Tsunki
Oct 31, 2012 at 5:03 PM
Comment #4OK if we are discussing alter-ego’s who are Ashton and Deadpool? I thought the latter might be beattie but he was more humorous. Ashton seems to be a long-time poster from another blog having a bit of a holiday on here insulting everyone who doesnt agree with his set-in-stone ideas.
Been a bit of a spiteful feel to proceedings of late with some of these characters.
archaeomag
Oct 31, 2012 at 5:05 PM
Comment #5@tequila
Let’s hope they don’t break him this time.
tequilamag
Oct 31, 2012 at 5:05 PM
Comment #6Ok I admit I am Kets
archaeomag
Oct 31, 2012 at 5:06 PM
Comment #7Not very Ugly – imo
archaeomag
Oct 31, 2012 at 5:07 PM
Comment #8. . But a good goalie none the less – but could be heading for a centre pating
archaeomag
Oct 31, 2012 at 5:07 PM
Comment #9* parting
tequilamag
Oct 31, 2012 at 5:08 PM
Comment #10Archeo if they do I will boycott their Hash Cafes and hookers in protest.
Tsunki
Oct 31, 2012 at 5:10 PM
Comment #11tequilamag – you wish ha ha 🙂
Ashton
Oct 31, 2012 at 5:25 PM
Comment #12We missed Krul a lot when he was injured. Our defenders look much more assured with him in goal instead of Harper. He brings a much needed calming influence, he is also very vocal which helps the players in front of him. And he isn’t afraid to get out and catch long balls and by doing so he relieves all the pressure on our players. Which is something Harper never does. Harper is so quite and on many occasions he doesn’t look interested in even diving in order to save the ball!! He just stands there with his hands on his waste looking lost.
People here don’t realize how good Krul is. He is on his way to be the best and most complete GK in the world. He isn’t there yet but he has all the tools and quality to achieve that.
jesperfuglsang
Oct 31, 2012 at 5:27 PM
Comment #13I knew it ‘Arry Redknapp is Droopy 😀 lol
jesperfuglsang
Oct 31, 2012 at 5:33 PM
Comment #14archaeomag…do you study Archeology or work in the field by any chance?
Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand
Oct 31, 2012 at 5:37 PM
Comment #15Ashton….He is indeed a top keeper and still so young. Great stuff for the toon. Has someone been criticising tim on here? I thought most knew how good he was?
Ashton
Oct 31, 2012 at 5:52 PM
Comment #16Ibizatoon
Yeah their are some uninformed fans who are criticising his kicking. In the 442 he is being used as our main play maker by Pardew! And he kicks the ball so much more than any other PL keeper that when he misses up one or two they have the audacity to criticize him. His kicking is fine (and it’s better than Cassillas imo) and his passing is excellent but we never get to witness that. But whenever he has played for Holland he has rarely ever wasted a ball because he passes it rather than hoofing it all the time. Majority of our fans are oblivious to this though.
Blaydon-Toon
Oct 31, 2012 at 6:29 PM
Comment #17Ashton the majority of fans are well aware how good a keeper Tim Krul is and his distribution for Holland may have something to do with the fact they play out from the back !
Magpie from Lithuania
Oct 31, 2012 at 7:56 PM
Comment #18@dunaneek, nice formation, but i think this would be more balanced:
——————————Krul—————————
——————–Colo————Saylor—————
Santon————Bigi———-Perch——–Jonas
———Benny————Cabaye————-Fergie
——————————–Cisse———————
Good wingbacks, skilfull and quallity wing forwards, creative attacking midfielder and one box to box midfielder EPL standart and CDM capable of doing his duties. Defense pair is solid too.. Keeper is as good as always. For me the only question is Cabaye. if he could find his form we’ll win.
back up plan:
subs: Obertan IN, Jonas Out (Fergie LB), Sammy IN Perch or Bigi Out, And Shola IN for Cisse if he doesn’t score in 75min..
—————————Krul—————————-
—————–Colo————–Saylor—————
Santon——————-Bigi—————–Fergie
—————-Benny————–Cabaye———
——Obertan———–Shola————-Sammy.
IMO,
Santon, Jonas and Fergie are much bigger threat going foward (and with that in mind opposition has more questions – easier to defend). Santon, Jonas and Fergie can defend as well as Simmo if not better. Santon could cause more problems crossing with his right foot, over lapping benny who cuts inside to shot with his magical left. Jonas is a good Left Wing Back wich tends to cut inside, he can take on his man, or by cuting inside create some space for fergie to put a nice cross. Cabaye could pass a through ball two cisse as well as dictate the tempo of the game with his range of passing. Perch and Bigi in my eyes are good pair to have protecting cabaye’s back. Cabaye also usually defens well. I really would like to see my formation against liverpool. I stated my case so i’d like to hear something from you (Blog Readers and Writer). Thank You.
Ashton
Oct 31, 2012 at 8:48 PM
Comment #19Blaydon-Toon
That’s what I’m saying.