Mark may see Oranje yet…
By: Angela | August 6th, 2008
Thanks to Diana, I was directed to an article in which it appears that my favorite Captain is going to be doing some double duty; and I don’t mean by being the object of my affection. 
Today, Bert van Marwijk has announced his preliminary squad for the Netherlands friendly to be held August 20 against Russia. Amongst those making the cut for the preliminary squad, I was very pleased to see the name of van Bommel. It’s been a long time coming and is very overdue in my opinion. I am very glad that he has been recalled now that van Basten has moved on from the National side. He definitely deserves this. And yes, I’m baised, but come on, are you seriously going to tell me that he shouldn’t be playing for Oranje? Hear me scoff now.
The preliminary squad looks like this:
Squad: Henk Timmer (Feyenoord), Maarten Stekelenburg (Ajax); Tim de Cler (Feyenoord), Nigel de Jong, Joris Mathijsen (both Hamburg), Andre Ooijer (Blackburn), John Heitinga (Atletico Madrid), Khalid Boulahrouz (Stuttgart), Giovanni van Bronckhorst (Feyenoord); Ibrahim Afellay, Orlando Engelaar (Schalke), Demy de Zeeuw, Mark van Bommel (Bayern Munich), Rafael van der Vaart; Arjen Robben (both Real Madrid), Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink (Celtic), Klaas Jan Huntelaar (Ajax), Dirk Kuyt (Liverpool), Robin van Persie (Arsenal).
van Marwijk will announce his final squad on August 15… the same day that Mark and his side will kick off the Bundesliga season opener against Hamburg SV. Today, I’m sure children wept for joy, adults rejoiced in the news and windmills all around the country stopped for a moment of recognition in his honor. Hey, this is my world right? Anything can happen.
In other news, Demichelis faces a two week layoff after yesterday’s match injury. Aside from Demichelis, Ribéry (ankle ligaments), Sagnol (Achilles tendon), Butt (sprain), Borowski (knee), Sosa and Breno (Olympic duty) are all non-starters. Which brings us to Luca Toni (calf) and Bastian Schweinsteiger (flu) who are doubtful for the match.
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Tags: FC Bayern Munich, Franck Ribéry, Injuries, Luca Toni, mark van bommel, Martin Demichelis, Players, Team NewsSubscribe
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Your recent posts make a convincing argument for a Mark van Bommel Offside.
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Jan – Do you think I would be worthy enough to write it?
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I it’s time for Hungarian Balázs Dzsudzsák to be appreciated more
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Hmmm…so I didn’t see Sneijder on the list. What the heck? Regardless, nice news for van Bommel.
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Shane: Sneijder is left off due to injury from what I read.
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j: I don’t know…. With the Dutch and all.. I think Mark wins
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‘I’m sure children wept for joy, adults rejoiced in the news and windmills all around the country stopped for a moment of recognition in his honor. Hey, this is my world right? Anything can happen.’
I. just. can’t. stop. laughing. Angela, you are so funny! When I first read the news of van Bommell’s recall to the Dutch national team, I know you will be very happy. 
Regarding Sneijder…yeah, he’s injured during the Emirates Cup tournament last week when Real Madrid was playing Arsenal. The last I read, out for three months.
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Diana: I’m glad I could make you laugh.
Yes, I’m very happy. Lets hope he will make a great impression and make his way back into the team. Posted from
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