{"id":12962,"date":"2026-05-28T03:04:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T03:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=12962"},"modified":"2026-05-28T03:04:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T03:04:22","slug":"chelsea-star-jorrel-hato-reacts-instantly-after-making-the-netherlands-world-cup-squad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=12962","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea star Jorrel Hato reacts instantly after making the Netherlands World Cup squad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div q:key=\"QW_9\"><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=67 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Chelsea defender Jorrel Hato was selected for Ronald Koeman&#39;s Netherlands squad for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=68 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-(18px) md:mt-0 mb-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"69\">Chelsea defender Jorrel Hato was selected for Ronald Koeman&#8217;s Netherlands squad for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6a q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The versatile defender has enjoyed a productive campaign since sealing a big-money switch to Stamford Bridge from Ajax last summer. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6b q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6c\">The versatile defender has enjoyed a productive campaign since sealing a big-money switch to Stamford Bridge from Ajax last summer. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6d q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Starting the season as a back-up left-back, Hato showcased his versatile qualities in the closing weeks of the campaign, operating as a left centre-back in a three-man defence and playing beyond his years. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6e q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6f\">Starting the season as a back-up left-back, Hato showcased his versatile qualities in the closing weeks of the campaign, operating as a left centre-back in a three-man defence and playing beyond his years. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6g q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Calum McFarlane was impressed by Hato&#39;s performance in the win against Tottenham Hotspur, labelling him one of the club&#39;s most important players since December. Now, his hard work in a Chelsea shirt has been rewarded with another call-up to the national team.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6h q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6i\">Calum McFarlane was impressed by Hato&#8217;s performance in the win against Tottenham Hotspur, labelling him one of the club&#8217;s most important players since December. Now, his hard work in a Chelsea shirt has been rewarded with another call-up to the national team.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6j q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>Jorrel Hato reacts to World Cup call-up<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6k q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6l\">Jorrel Hato reacts to World Cup call-up<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6m q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Hato made his Netherlands debut against Gibraltar in 2023 and most recently came off the bench in their 1-1 friendly draw with Ecuador in the last international break.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6n q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6o\">Hato made his Netherlands debut against Gibraltar in 2023 and most recently came off the bench in their 1-1 friendly draw with Ecuador in the last international break.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6p q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/twitter.com\/RisingStarXI\/status\/2059620408870031575--><!--qv q:id=6q q:key=YFn6:mL_1--><\/p>\n<figure on:qvisible=\"q-Dq7xvGoM.js#_hW(0)\" q:key=\"HU_0\" q:id=\"6r\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1\ud83d\udea8 \ud835\udddd\ud835\udde2\ud835\udde5\ud835\udde5\ud835\uddd8\ud835\udddf \ud835\udddb\ud835\uddd4\ud835\udde7\ud835\udde2 (\ud835\udfee\ud835\udfec) was \ud835\uddd6\ud835\uddd4\ud835\udddf\ud835\udddf\ud835\uddd8\ud835\uddd7-\ud835\udde8\ud835\udde3 for the 2026 World Cup. \ud83c\udf0e\u2708\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fbccTyc2NV\">pic.twitter.com\/fbccTyc2NV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rising Stars XI (@RisingStarXI) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RisingStarXI\/status\/2059620408870031575?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6s q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Still only 20-years-old, the young defender already has seven caps to his name, and he will increase that total this summer after being named in Koeman&#39;s 26-man squad for the trip to North America.  <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6t q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6u\">Still only 20-years-old, the young defender already has seven caps to his name, and he will increase that total this summer after being named in Koeman&#8217;s 26-man squad for the trip to North America.  <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6v q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Xabi Alonso&#39;s No. 21 is one of seven defenders selected by Koeman, including former Blues academy star Nathan Ake and reported Chelsea target Jan Paul van Hecke. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6w q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6x\">Xabi Alonso&#8217;s No. 21 is one of seven defenders selected by Koeman, including former Blues academy star Nathan Ake and reported Chelsea target Jan Paul van Hecke. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6y q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DY165SAMm6v\/--><!--qv q:id=6z q:key=bWBA:mL_1--><!--qv q:id=70 q:key=EEns:cy_0--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=72 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Reacting to his selection for his first World Cup squad, Hato wrote on Instagram: &#34;A childhood dream turns reality, honoured to be part of the @onsoranje squad.&#34;<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=73 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"74\">Reacting to his selection for his first World Cup squad, Hato wrote on Instagram: &#8220;A childhood dream turns reality, honoured to be part of the @onsoranje squad.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=75 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Hato becomes the eighth Chelsea player heading to the World Cup, joining the likes of Reece James, Pedro Neto and Marc Cucurella at the tournament. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=76 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"77\">Hato becomes the eighth Chelsea player heading to the World Cup, joining the likes of Reece James, Pedro Neto and Marc Cucurella at the tournament. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=78 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>How Hato will fit in under Xabi Alonso<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=79 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7a\">How Hato will fit in under Xabi Alonso<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7b q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The Netherlands are in Group F alongside Japan, Sweden and Tunisia, with their first game coming against Japan on 14 June. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7c q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7d\">The Netherlands are in Group F alongside Japan, Sweden and Tunisia, with their first game coming against Japan on 14 June. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7e q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Hato will be in contention to start and will be dreaming of World Cup glory. Meanwhile, once he returns to Stamford Bridge, he will be aiming to be a regular part of Alonso&#39;s plans. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7f q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7g\">Hato will be in contention to start and will be dreaming of World Cup glory. Meanwhile, once he returns to Stamford Bridge, he will be aiming to be a regular part of Alonso&#8217;s plans. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7h q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Alonso is expected to carry out a defensive overhaul at Stamford Bridge, perhaps building his back line around Levi Colwill. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7i q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7j\">Alonso is expected to carry out a defensive overhaul at Stamford Bridge, perhaps building his back line around Levi Colwill. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7k q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>But there is likely to be a place in the roster for Hato, either as a regular starter or squad player. The youngster has flourished as a left-sided defender, and in the Spaniard&#39;s back three system, he could thrive with his qualities in and out of possession. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7l q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7m\">But there is likely to be a place in the roster for Hato, either as a regular starter or squad player. The youngster has flourished as a left-sided defender, and in the Spaniard&#8217;s back three system, he could thrive with his qualities in and out of possession. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7n q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>A successful World Cup campaign will certainly help his cause, with Hato hoping to play a prominent role in an exciting new era in West London.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7o q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7p\">A successful World Cup campaign will certainly help his cause, with Hato hoping to play a prominent role in an exciting new era in West London.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:id=7q q:key=1jXG:QW_7--><!--qv q:id=7r q:key=9yVI:Ef_0--><\/p>\n<div on:click=\"q-PR6RmUkK.js#s_Ytib2zHV0Tc(0 1)\" q:key=\"WY_1\" q:id=\"7s\"><!--qv q:s q:sref=7r q:key=--><\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"google-news-widget\" class=\"my-5 p-4 flex items-center gap-4 rounded-lg bg-(#F0F0F0)\">\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 flex-1 items-center gap-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\" class=\"shrink-0\"\/><span class=\"font-group-big text-black text-(16px)\">Add us as a preferred source on <span class=\"font-bold\">Google<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"hidden pt-(1px) leading-(1.4) md:inline\">Follow<\/span><svg viewbox=\"0 0 4 8\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"h-(12px) w-(6px) md:h-(8px) md:w-(4px)\"><path d=\"M0.5 0.5L3.5 4L0.5 7.5\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea defender Jorrel Hato was selected for Ronald Koeman&#8217;s Netherlands squad for the 2026 World&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12963,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12962","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chelsea"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12962","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=12962"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12962\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/12963"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=12962"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=12962"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=12962"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}