Xavi addresses criticism on Guus Til's omission from Netherlands squad

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Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Xavi addresses criticism on Guus Til's omission from Netherlands squad
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Netherlands coach Xavi Hernández responded to Peter Bosz regarding Guus Til's exclusion from the national team, which was initially announced without direct communication to the player. Bosz expressed dissatisfaction that Til learned of his omission through the media, a point emphasized given Til's recent participation in the World Cup. Following injuries to Justin Kluivert and Donyell Malen, Til was eventually called up to the squad. Xavi acknowledged differing views on player selections but affirmed that the intention is always to serve the national team's best interests. This incident highlights ongoing communication issues between clubs and national teams regarding player selections.

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  • Xavi defends selection process after Peter Bosz's criticism.
  • Guus Til was initially omitted but later called up due to injuries.
  • Bosz criticized the lack of direct communication with Til.
  • Xavi acknowledged differing opinions on player choices.
  • Til's inclusion shows his importance in Xavi's plans for upcoming matches.
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  • 7:30 AMYahoo SportsXavi Breaks Silence on Peter Bosz Criticism After Guus Til Netherlands Snub
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The Oranje boss addresses communication grievances following a controversial selection U-turn, defending his methods after the PSV manager slammed the lack of transparency regarding the midfielder’s initial snub.

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