Frenkie de Jong’s Netherlands side take on the USMNT on Saturday in the first Round of 16 game at the 2022 World Cup.
The fixture sees the midfielder come up against Sergino Dest, and he admits he has been in touch with the full-back ahead of the encounter.
“Yes I have had brief contact with him. But even before it was known that we would play against them. I think he likes it, a special match for him too. We will see,” he said.
“I’ve seen America twice now I think. Watched two games.