Netherlands and Ecuador will lock horns in their second game in the Group Stage on Friday. It’s a 4:00 pm GMT kick-off at Khalifa International Stadium, Doha. Check out the official Netherlands vs Ecuador Starting XI here.
Ecuador beat Qatar by 2-0 goals in the tournament’s opener. The Oranje got past Senegal by 2-0 goals. Both sides will look for a win to get one foot into the knockouts.
Netherlands vs Ecuador | Group A
Date: Friday, 25 November 2022
Start Time: 5:00 pm Dutch Time | 11:00 am Ecuador Time
Venue: Khalifa International Stadium, Doha
Live: FOX, Telemundo, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, TSN, ITV1, ITV Hub
Netherlands’ Starting XI vs Ecuador
| Formation | 3-4-1-2 |
| Manager | Louis van Gaal |
| Goalkeeper | Noppert |
| Defender | Timber, van Dijk, Ake |
| Midfielder | Dumfries, Klaassen, de Jong, Blind; Koopmeiners |
| Forward | Bergwijn, Gakpo |
Cody Gakpo scored the opening goal for the Oranje against Senegal. He will start alongside Steven Bergwijn at the front.
Team News:
Memphis Depay came off the bench in their opener against Senegal. The Barcelona forward will start on the bench again. He is recovering from his injury.
Ecuador’s Starting XI vs Netherlands
| Formation | 3-5-2 |
| Manager | Gustavo Alfaro |
| Goalkeeper | Galindez |
| Defender | Torres, Hincapie, Porozo |
| Midfielder | Preciado, Plata, Mendez, Caicedo, Estupinan |
| Forward | Valencia, Estrada |
Team News:
Enner Valencia scored a brace against Qatar in their 2-0 win. He was taken off due to a sprained ankle in the 75th minute. However, the Fenerbahce striker is fit and ready to start.
