The Dutch international has left the selection, a precautionary decision, according to coach Ronald Koeman.
Frenkie de Jong will not be there during the match between the Netherlands and Lithuania, scheduled for this Sunday as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. After the draw conceded against Poland (1-1) Thursday, the middle of FC Barcelona was forced to give up because of an annoyance to the buttocks.
The metronome of FC Barcelona left the Rally of Oranje. Present at a press conference, Ronald Koeman wanted to be reassuring about the player's state.
Koeman's explanations
“He had not recovered enough to be available. We don't think it's very serious, but it was too risky to let him play ”explained the Batavian.
These statements should relieve blaugranas. At the end of the truce, the men of Hansi Flick will find the Liga with the reception of Valencia on September 14, before continuing with a trip to St James' Park against Newcastle to launch their Champions League campaign.
