Dutch midfielder Joey Veerman has been called up to the Netherlands national team (known as Oranje) for the first time in two years, with new head coach Xavi Hernández selecting the 27-year-old for a series of UEFA Nations League fixtures. Veerman, who last featured for the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-final against England, had been regularly overlooked by former manager Ronald Koeman but has impressed since joining Borussia Dortmund from PSV Eindhoven, where the German club currently leads the Bundesliga after four matchdays. Speaking to reporters, a visibly relieved Veerman said he hopes to earn minutes on the pitch, particularly in the match against Germany, where he would face several Dortmund teammates.