After further investigation, it has become apparent that it is no longer possible for her to take action during this European Championship.
Mark Parsons calls the keeper’s failure ‘terrible’. “Of course first of all for Sari, but also for our whole team. Sari is much more than a player of our selection. She is our captain and a very important leader. We will miss her very much.”
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Van Veenendaal returns to the Netherlands today. Jacintha Weimar has been called up as her replacement. Feyenoord’s goalkeeper was on the standby list and UEFA regulations prescribe that goalkeepers, unlike field players, may be replaced during the tournament in the event of a demonstrable injury.
Aniek Nouwen injured her ankle during the match against Sweden. She is not expected to be match fit for the game against Portugal. She will remain with the selection and will work on her recovery.
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