Netherlands under-21s manager Michael Reiziger has no issues with Ryan Gravenberch.
The Liverpool midfielder was not involved with the Under-21s in September, snubbing a call-up.
He wanted to get settled at his new club, having moved from Bayern in the summer.
"But I thought it was important to hold on to this group as much as possible. Because you are together for three short periods in a row. The playing style also becomes a bit clearer. So you don't want to change too much," stated Reiziger.
"This is no longer a punishment or anything. Not at all. That is already behind us," Reiziger added.
"During the next international match, in March, you will of course look further. Then you don't even know whether he is still eligible for the Dutch Juniors or the Dutch national team. Because he plays very good games at Liverpool. That's just a very good thing.
"But again we now have three periods in quick succession and this group has done well. That's really the reason not to take Ryan along now. As KNVB we are in contact with him, that was also explained to him, Nigel de Jong did that. He responded well to that."