This is Oranje's probable lineup for the World Cup match against Morocco

The Dutch national team faces their first true do-or-die World Cup match on Monday evening local time. Morocco awaits in the Round of 16 in Monterrey, and head coach Ronald Koeman appears to have his full squad available. Furthermore, a significant risk has been eliminated: all yellow cards have been cleared after the group stage, meaning no one is currently on a suspension tightrope.

This is good news for several internationals. Against Tunisia, Koeman deliberately opted to keep some players who were one booking away from suspension out of the starting lineup. Micky van de Ven and Crysencio Summerville consequently started on the bench to avoid a potential ban. Memphis Depay was also on a yellow card, but that threat has now passed. Heading into the clash with Morocco, Koeman can therefore select his strongest eleven without such considerations.

The biggest uncertainty leading up to the match seemed to revolve around Cody Gakpo. The forward and his girlfriend announced the tragic loss of their unborn son during pregnancy. This heartbreaking news naturally garnered much sympathy within the Oranje squad and beyond.

Ronald Koeman stated that the entire squad stands behind Gakpo and that the forward has been given all the space he needs to cope with the loss in his own way. Captain Virgil van Dijk also expressed his support for his teammate. At the same time, the national coach made it clear that Gakpo is available for the crucial match against Morocco. All indications are that he will indeed start on Monday. Gakpo is also reportedly highly motivated to reach the next round of the World Cup with Oranje.

Brian Brobbey also seems unlikely to lose his starting spot anytime soon. The striker surprisingly started against Sweden and immediately repaid that trust with two goals. Against Tunisia, he again impressed by scoring the 2-0, bringing his World Cup tally to three goals. Koeman had previously hinted at a press conference that he sees little point in unnecessary changes when a striker is in form.

Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Van de Ven; De Jong, Gravenberch, Reijnders; Summerville, Brobbey, Gakpo

The Netherlands plays Morocco on Monday evening at 7:00 PM local time in Monterrey. Due to the eight-hour time difference, Dutch fans will be watching deep into the night: kick-off is in the early hours of Tuesday morning at 3:00 AM Dutch time. If the Netherlands defeats Morocco, Canada will be their next opponent. That match will be played in Houston, meaning Oranje would return to the United States for their next World Cup stop if they overcome the Moroccans.

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