The Netherlands have faced a setback as their talented midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been ruled out of the upcoming European Championships. De Jong, who last played in April due to an ankle injury sustained while playing for Barcelona, was expected to be a key player for the national team at the tournament in Germany.
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The Netherlands coach, Ronald Koeman, has made a bold move by including key players Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay in his final 26-man selection for the European Championship in Germany. Despite both players struggling with injuries recently, Koeman believes it is a risk worth taking with UEFA allowing an extension of squad sizes to
Despite his recent ankle injury, Frenkie de Jong has been named as part of the 30-man preliminary squad for the Netherlands in the upcoming European Championship. The Barcelona midfielder will have the opportunity to prove his fitness before the final squad is announced. Additionally, former captain Georginio Wijnaldum, who has been playing in Saudi Arabia,
Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona’s midfield maestro, will be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to yet another ankle injury. This unfortunate incident occurred during Barcelona’s 3-2 loss to Real Madrid in the Clásico. The Dutch international, aged 26, had to be substituted just before half-time after a challenge with Madrid’s Federico Valverde. It
In light of recent discussions surrounding squad size for the upcoming European Championship, UEFA has expressed willingness to consider increasing squads from the traditional 23 players to 26. This decision comes after Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman highlighted the challenges posed by injuries in modern football and advocated for a larger squad size to accommodate unforeseen
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has recently expressed his frustration with the ongoing rumors and “lies” being reported about his future at the club. Despite claims that he could potentially leave Barça this summer, De Jong, who has a contract until 2026, has vehemently denied these reports. In a news conference ahead of Barcelona’s Champions