Frenkie de Jong Has Left the Training Camp of the Dutch National Team on Friday. The Midfielder was injured in the World Cup Qualifying Match Against Poland (1-1) and has not recovered in Time for Sunday’s match Against Lithuania.
National coach Ronald Koeman Will not Call Up A Replacement For De Jong, So The Dutch National Team’s Selection Now Consists of 24 Players. Midfielders Sem Steijn and Teun Koopmeiners Could Replace Him in the Match Selection. They were in the stands against Poland.
De Jong was substituted in the 83rd minute of the match Against Poland by Koeman. After the match, the national coach said that he did not want to take any risks with him, because the fc barcelona player was suffering from his gluteal muscle. Neverbertheless, The Player from Arkel Will Miss the Match Against Lithuania.
The 28-year-old De Jong Has Often Suffered From Injuries and Has Therefore Missed, Among Other Things, The European Championship Last Year. He Played His Sixtieth International Match Against Poland.
De Jong Missed the Match Against Levante Earlier This Season at FC Barcelona. That was not due to an injury, but because of the birth of his second child.
The Dutch Team Will Play Against Lithuania Without de Jong on Sunday. Kick-off is at 6:00 pm in Kaunas.