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As a fan of their ability to pass the ball and play a role in the build-up, Louis van Gaal has an obvious preference for Ajax goalkeepers.

When Jasper Cillessen took over from Kenneth Vermeer as Ajax's first goalkeeper this season, he also took over from Vermeer as Oranje keeper. So it goes with Van Gaal.

Unfortunately for Vermeer, however, this logic does not extend to reserve goalkeepers. Even though Vermeer is still Ajax's second man, Van Gaal hasn't picked him to fulfill a similar role in the Dutch squad.

Instead, Van Gaal has gone for Tim Krul's and Michel Vorm's big-league experience.