The Netherlands national team’s preparations for their crucial UEFA Nations League clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina have been notably affected by the withdrawals of two pivotal players: Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong. Coach Ronald Koeman has confirmed that both players will not participate in the upcoming match, citing medical considerations as
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Frenkie de Jong’s return to FC Barcelona represents not just a reinvigorated player but a pivotal moment for the team as they look to assert themselves in both domestic and European competitions. After enduring a difficult five-month recovery from an ankle injury sustained during a heated Clasico against Real Madrid, De Jong stepped back onto
Frenkie de Jong, the talented midfielder for FC Barcelona, has recently opened up about the significant mental and emotional challenges he has faced due to a series of ankle injuries. This acknowledgment sheds light on the often-overlooked psychological aspects of professional sports, particularly how injuries can affect an athlete’s mindset. De Jong has had a
The decision made by Barcelona to rush Frenkie de Jong back from injury has garnered criticism from Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman. De Jong was eventually forced to withdraw from participating in this summer’s European Championship due to his failure to recover from an ankle injury sustained in a match against Real Madrid. It is evident
Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee and left-back Ian Maatsen received unexpected calls to join the Dutch Euro 2024 squad while they were on holiday. Zirkzee, who was enjoying his time at Walt Disney World in Florida, had to pack his bags quickly to fly to Germany and link up with the team. Similarly, Maatsen, who was
The Netherlands national team received disappointing news ahead of the European Championships as Frenkie de Jong was confirmed to be ruled out of the tournament. The 27-year-old midfielder had been nursing an ankle injury sustained in Barcelona’s match against Real Madrid in April. Despite hopes that he would recover in time, it was announced that
The selection of Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay in the final 26-man squad for the European Championship is a risky move by Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman. Both players have been struggling with injuries, raising doubts about their fitness for the tournament. Despite this, Koeman has decided to take a chance on them in his
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel is reportedly willing to stay at the Allianz Arena if the board prioritizes two specific signings for his squad in the upcoming summer transfer window. Firstly, Tuchel is keen on acquiring a defensive midfielder following the breakdown of their move for Fulham’s João Palhinha last summer. Additionally, he is looking
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has taken a bold move by including injured Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong in the preliminary squad for the European Championship in Germany. Despite not having played for almost a month due to an ankle injury, De Jong will be given the opportunity to prove his fitness before the final squad
Bayern Munich is rumored to be interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong. The 26-year-old Netherlands international is seen as a potential solution for the Bundesliga side in their search for a center-midfielder. However, De Jong’s high salary is reported to be a stumbling block that Bayern would need to negotiate. Despite this, De
Barcelona’s midfielder, Frenkie de Jong, is facing yet another setback as he will miss the last six games of the season due to an ankle injury sustained in the recent Clásico defeat against Real Madrid. This is the third time this season that the 26-year-old has suffered from an ankle injury, adding to his previous
Barcelona faced a major setback in their midfield during Sunday’s LaLiga clash with Athletic Club, as both Frenkie de Jong and Pedri had to be substituted off due to injuries. De Jong, who had previously spent time on the sidelines with a sprained ankle earlier in the season, was stretchered off in the 26th minute
Barcelona have been hit hard with injuries in midfield as they approach a critical phase of the season, with both Frenkie de Jong and Pedri set to miss important matches. The duo will be absent for the upcoming Champions League clash against Napoli and the crucial LaLiga fixture against Atlético Madrid. This double setback comes
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong recently expressed his anger and irritation towards the “lies” that have been circulating about his future at the club. Despite various reports claiming that he may leave Barcelona this summer, De Jong remains firm in his stance that he is happy at the Catalan club. In a news conference before