AZ & Elftal: An Unusual Coincidence

Wout Weghorst’s repeated exclusion brings to the forefront a somewhat strange history of players groomed at the Alkmaar club and their position in the Netherlands national team.

It’s business as usual for Wout Weghorst. The in-form striker was on target once again in VfL Wolfsburg’s 2-1 win over Werder Bremen. The 28-year-old’s 17th league goal of the season helped his side strengthen their third place in the table and move closer to securing a spot in the lucrative Champions League next season.

Tactical Analysis: VfL Wolfsburg 2020/21 Season

A day earlier Weghorst had received by-now-familiar news that coach Frank de Boer had left him out of the 24-man Netherlands squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Turkey, Latvia and Gibraltar. Even if the player had any frustration within him he was smart enough to camouflage it while interacting with the media afterwards.