Jun 11, 2024, 7:06 AM
Jun 10, 2024, 4:56 PM

Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong ruled out of Euro 2024 due to ankle injury

Highlights
  • Netherlands' key midfielder Frenkie de Jong will miss Euro 2024 due to an ankle injury.
  • De Jong's absence could impact the team's performance in the tournament.
  • The Netherlands faces a challenging start to the Euro without their star player.
Story

Netherlands defender Nathan Ake expressed difficulty in learning about Frenkie de Jong's Euro 2024 absence due to an ankle injury before their match against Iceland. De Jong's absence is a setback for the Dutch team, with concerns also raised about midfielder Teun Koopmeiners' injury. Despite winning 4-0 against Iceland, the Dutch team faces challenges with key players sidelined. The Czech Republic secured a 2-1 victory over North Macedonia in their final tune-up match, while Poland's Robert Lewandowski and Karol Swiderski suffered injuries in a 2-1 win over Turkey. The absence of De Jong and concerns over other players' injuries impact the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament for these national teams.

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