Matthijs de Ligt, defender of the Netherlands, will not be in the dispute of the final phase of the League of Nations. He suffered an injury during training with the national team last Saturday and will be a major embezzlement for coach Ronald Koeman.
The defender, who acts for the Bayern Munchen, felt a muscle injury. The announcement of De Ligt’s physical problem was made by the Dutch Federation itself, through social networks.
De Ligt’s replacement in the Netherlands is expected to be fellow defender Daley Blind, who was on the waiting list along with midfielder Tijjani Reijnders.
Holland faces Croatia this Wednesday, at 15:45 (Brasília time), at Feyenoord Stadium, in a duel valid for the semifinal of the tournament. If he wins, he will face Spain or Italy in the big decision, which is scheduled for Sunday.
Netherlands call-up
Goalkeepers: Bijlow, Flecks and Noppert
Defenders: Aké, Blind, Botman, Van Dijk, Dumfries, Geertruida, Malacia e Timber
Midfielders: De Jong, Koopmeiners, Simons, De Roon, Reijnders, Veerman, Wieffer e Wijnaldum
Attackers: Bergwijn, Gakpo, Memphis, Lang, Malen e Weghorst
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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