Australia vs. Netherlands, World Cup 2014: Lineups
Louis van Gaal has named an unchanged lineup as Netherlands take on Australia in their second group game.
Dean Mouhtaropoulos
Despite rumours suggesting Louis van Gaal would switch back to a 4-3-3 from the 3-5-2 that his Netherlands side used to demolish Spain in their opening World Cup game, the Oranje has named an unchanged lineup for their clash with Australia. That means they're sticking with the back three, with Daley Blind and Daryl Janmaat scampering down either flank.
Australia boss Ange Postecoglou has unfortunately been forced into a couple of changes. Matt McKay comes in alongside Mile Jedinak in the midfield pivot for the injured Mark Milligan, while fullback Ivan Franjić's World Cup is officially over with a hamstring strain. Centre-back Ryan McGowan fills in for him.
Australia starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Mathew Ryan; Ryan McGowan, Alex Wilkinson, Matthew Špiranović, Jason Davidson; Mile Jedinak, Matt McKay; Tommy Oar, Mark Bresciano, Mathew Leckie; Tim Cahill.
Netherlands starting lineup (3-5-2): Jasper Cillessen; Bruno Martins Indi, Ron Vlaar, Stefan de Vrij; Daley Blind, Jonathan de Guzmán, Nigel de Jong, Daryl Janmaat; Wesley Sneijder; Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie.
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