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One spot still open in Dutch line-up against Spain

(Xinhua)    09:01, June 11, 2014
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RIO DE JANEIRO, June 10 -- The line-up of the Dutch national team for the World Cup Group B match against Spain seems almost clear, except for one spot on the midfield, could be drawn from the training on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro.

For the first time since their arrival last Friday the Dutch did not enjoy the sunshine during their training session, with clouds filling up the sky and even some rain falling down on the training pitch. A good exercise for Friday, when rain is expected in Salvador as well.

Jasper Cillessen, Daryl Janmaat, Ron Vlaar, Stefan de Vrij, Bruno Martins Indi, Daley Blind, Wesley Sneijder, Nigel de Jong, Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie are all likely starters in a 5-3- 2 system against Spain.

The remaining spot next to Nigel de Jong on the midfield remains open, with Jordy Clasie and Jonathan De Guzman as contenders. The latter returned to group training on Sunday after suffering from a hamstring injury. Both participated with the expected starters in training on Tuesday, so no conclusion could yet be drawn.

The Netherlands travels to Salvador on Wednesday and faces the reigning world champions on Friday June 13. Australia and Chile are the other opponents in the group.

(Editor:Sun Zhao、Huang Jin)

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