In April, De Jong suffered an ankle damage at his membership FC Barcelona. Nonetheless, he totally participated within the group coaching on Sunday and the whole lot appeared to go nicely.
Shock
Along with nationwide coach Ronald Koeman and physician Edwin Goedhart, De Jong instructed the information to his teammates. This got here as a giant shock. Nathan Aké stated throughout a press convention: ‘Frenkie is a crucial participant for us, additionally within the group. We’re in shock.’
De Jong’s response
The midfielder may be very upset that he can’t play through the European Championship. He writes on his Instagram: ‘We’ve got achieved the whole lot we will in current weeks, however sadly my ankle wants extra time.’ He’ll cheer on his workforce from the sidelines for the remainder of the European Championship.
Substitute
Final night time after the observe match in opposition to Iceland, it was additionally introduced that midfielder Teun Koopmeiners won’t be allowed to play through the European Championship on account of an damage. No alternative can be organized for Koopmeiners. Ian Maatsen from Borussia Dortmund has been appointed as a alternative for De Jong. He was unnoticed of the final choice of the Dutch workforce, however is now allowed to play. Subsequent Sunday the Dutch nationwide workforce will play the primary match on the European Championship, in opposition to Poland.
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