Koeman told to bench Depay with sweatband, says Letschert

Memphis Depay is expected to stay on the bench for the Netherlands after the Sweden match, as pundit Timo Letschert says he will not be selected while wearing a sweatband. Koeman’s post‑match comments about Depay’s endurance were relayed by Letschert. The decision will be taken days after the Netherlands‑Sweden encounter. The discussion will be aired on the Studio Oranje broadcast. Koeman told reporters after the match that he was curious how long Depay could sustain his role. Letschert relayed that Koeman’s comment concerned Depay’s endurance.

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Letschert argued that Depay must endure a long period because there is currently no position for him in the squad. He emphasized the lack of a spot for the striker at present. Letschert declared he would never select Depay while he wears a sweatband on his head. The pundit linked the sweatband to his unwillingness to field the player.

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Depay holds the record as the Netherlands’ all‑time top scorer. Despite that record, Letschert says he would not select him while the sweatband is present.