The Netherlands coach deemed the Corinthians striker fit to play in the tournament despite a lack of rhythm after several weeks without competition.

Depay, 32, the all-time leading scorer for the Oranje national team (55 goals in 108 appearances), was sidelined for two months due to a thigh injury.

He made his return to the Brazilian league last weekend, playing 34 minutes. His club record this season has been meager: just one goal in 13 matches since January, but Koeman "cannot do without a player of his caliber if he is fit," the national team coach explained.

Most of the notable absentees were already known, such as Xavi Simons (Tottenham), Matthijs De Ligt (Manchester United) all unavailable, as well as Stefan De Vrij (Inter Milan) who was injured this weekend in Serie A.

The key players are all in the mix: goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, defenders Virgil van Dik and Denzel Dumfries, midfielders Frenkie De Jong and Tijani Reijnders and striker Cody Gakpo.

The Netherlands have been drawn into Group F where they will face Japan, Sweden and Tunisia.

Goalkeepers (3): Mark Flekken (Bayer Leverkusen/GER), Robin Roefs (Sunderland/ENG), Bart Verbruggen (Brighton/ENG),

Defenders (7): Nathan Aké (Manchester City/ENG), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool/ENG), Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan/ITA), Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton/ENG), Jurriën Timber (Arsenal/ENG), Jorrel Hato (Chelsea/ENG), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham/ENG)

Midfielders (9): Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool/ENG), Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona/ESP), Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth/ENG), Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus Turin/ITA), Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City/ENG), Marten de Roon (Atalanta Bergamo/ITA), Guus Til (PSV Eindhoven), Quinten Timber (Olympique de Marseille/FRA), Mats Wieffer (Brighton/ENG)

Forwards (7): Brian Brobbey (Sunderland/ENG), Memphis Depay (Corinthians/BRA), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Noa Lang (Galatasaray/TUR), Donyell Malen (AS Roma/ITA), Crysencio Summerville (West Ham United/ENG), Wout Weghorst (Ajax Amsterdam/NED)