Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been forced to withdraw from the Netherlands squad due to injury.
Although Barca have not yet commented, the Oranje confirmed the news on Monday. The midfielder reportedly has a slight hamstring strain.
The midfield maestro will apparently miss two weeks of action as a result of the injury. Although, everything indicates that he will be ready for the match against Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey.
🚨 Frenkie de Jong & Steven Bergwijn will not join Oranje’s training camp in Zeist due to injuries. They will be replaced by Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund) & Joey Veerman (PSV).
Take care, Frenkie & Steven! 🍀🧡#NothingLikeOranje #FRANED #NEDGIB pic.twitter.com/El7MQE4w7h
— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) March 20, 2023
The midfielder will now be absent as Ronald Koeman’s team prepares to play Gibraltar and France in Euro 2024 qualifying.
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At a Monday press conference, the new boss of the Netherlands offered a brief update on De Jong.
“Frenkie received a hit in the last 10 seconds of the game vs Real Madrid. Last night he did a MRI which showed that he needs to rest for the upcoming two games,” he said.
“Frenkie de Jong being out is a big blow. He is a key player for us. He has qualities that not many other players have.”
De Jong has played 1,994 minutes for Barça since the World Cup and will now get a well-deserved break as Barcelona head into the final weeks of the season.
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