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Frenkie de Jong Ruled Out of Euros, Netherlands Face Injury Setbacks

Posted : 11 June 2024

The Netherlands have suffered a significant setback just before the start of the European Championships, as Frenkie de Jong has been ruled out of the tournament. The midfielder, who has earned 54 caps for his national team, has been struggling with an ankle injury. This issue first arose during Barcelona's defeat against Real Madrid in April, causing him to miss the final six games of the season. Despite hopes for his recovery, he won't be able to participate in the Euros.

 

After a recent 4-0 victory over Iceland, Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman expressed his frustration with Barcelona's handling of de Jong's injury. Koeman criticized the club's approach, suggesting that they took unnecessary risks with the player, which has now led to serious consequences. Koeman's remarks highlight the tension and the impact of club decisions on national team prospects.

 

Initially, de Jong was included in the 26-player squad for the Euros, with optimism that he would recover in time for the tournament in Germany. However, a short statement from the Netherlands confirmed that de Jong had "lost a race against time" and would not be fit enough to compete. De Jong expressed his disappointment on social media, sharing his sadness about missing the opportunity to represent his country at such a significant event.

 

As de Jong returns to Barcelona to continue his recovery, Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen has been called up to replace him. The Dutch squad faced another blow with the news that Teun Koopmeiners would also miss the tournament due to an injury sustained in their final warm-up match against Iceland. The Netherlands will start their campaign against Poland on June 16, followed by group stage matches against France and Austria.

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