Rio de Janeiro, June 11 (IANS): The Dutch national team's line-up for the FIFA World Cup Group B match against Spain seems almost clear except for one spot in the midfield.
For the first time since their arrival last Friday, the Dutch did not enjoy the sunshine during their training session here Tuesday with clouds filling up the sky and some rain falling down, reports Xinhua.
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 likely starters in a 5-3-2 system against Spain in Salvador Friday.
The remaining spot next to de Jong remains open with Jordy Clasie and Jonathan De Guzman as contenders. The latter returned to training Sunday after suffering a hamstring injury. Both participated with the expected starters in training Tuesday so no conclusion could be drawn yet.
The Netherlands travels to Salvador Wednesday and face the reigning World Champions Friday. Australia and Chile are the other opponents in the group.