Dutch national team coach, Ronald Koeman, blamed Barcelona for the injury suffered by Frenkie de Jong. As a result, the player had to be absent from the De Oranje squad.
Yes, it is certain that Frenkie de Jong will not appear with the Netherlands at Euro 2024 which will take place in Germany from 14 June to 14 July. Because the 27 year old player has not yet recovered from an ankle injury.
Meanwhile, Ronald Koeman has decided not to bring Frenkie de Jong to Euro 2024. He explained that for the next three weeks, Frenkie de Jong will not be in the best condition.
“We have decided this afternoon. We have considered that Frenkie de Jong will not be fit for the next three weeks,” said Ronald Koeman, quoted from Mundo Deportivo, Tuesday (11/6/2024).
The 61 year old coach also admitted that he did not want to take the risk of bringing in Frenkie de Jong, who has a right ankle injury. Ronald Koeman also blamed Barcelona, so the Netherlands had to pay a heavy price for losing one of its best players.
“He has a history of injuries to his right ankle and there is no point in taking risks. His club has taken risks before and now we have to pay the price,” he concluded.
Throughout the 2023-2024 season, Frenkie de Jong suffered three ankle injuries. Due to this injury, Frenkie de Jong was unable to make a major contribution to El Barca.
Frenkie de Jong appeared in 30 matches in all competitions and contributed two goals for Barcelona. Meanwhile, he last played with Barcelona when they lost 2-3 to Real Madrid in the 32nd match of the Spanish League in April 2024.
Meanwhile, in preparation for Euro 2024, the Netherlands has also held two test matches this June. Virgil Van Dijk et al successfully achieved a 4-0 victory over Canada and Iceland.
