Arjen Robben (Chelsea), Ruud Van Nistelrooy (Man U), Robin Van Persie (Arsenal), Edwin Van Der Saar (Man U), Jan Kromkamp (Man U), Didier Drogba (Chelsea), Kolo Toure (Arsenal), Emmanuel Eboue (Arsenal).
8 starters play in the EPL for these two teams.
It is the Arsenal defence against the trio of Dutch EPL strikers. Familiarity breeds contempt. I think Van Basten might have to introduce Ryan Babel and Dirk Kuyt to mix things up.
One comment on “Netherlands vs Cote D’ Ivoire: An EPL reunion”
Terrible news for Ivory Coast as D. Drogba picks up his 2nd yellow of group play and will miss the next match. As a fellow keeper I think this was an undeserved card.
If the Ivory Coast can manage a draw or win the loss of Drogba is catastrophic. Of course if they lose it is of no consequence.