Frenkie De Jong Withdraws from Euro 2024 Squad

Frenkie de Jong from the Netherlands and Barcelona faces a setback as injury sidelines him from the European Championship. Despite attempting to recover from a March ankle injury, the 27-year-old made just three appearances for his club since. Ronald Koeman acknowledged De Jong’s ongoing recovery struggles when including him in the Euro 2024 squad. Despite this, the midfielder has chosen to withdraw from the tournament. This unfortunate development deals a blow to both the player and the national team. They now face the challenge of navigating the competition without one of their key talents.

The absence of Frenkie De Jong poses a challenge for the Netherlands, particularly as they prepare to kick off their Euros campaign against Poland in Group D at 14:00 BST on Sunday. With matches against formidable opponents like France and Austria also looming in the group stage, the Dutch side faces an uphill battle to advance in the tournament. Missing out on the Euros undoubtedly disappoints De Jong especially after his efforts to regain fitness. Representing his country on the international stage was a significant goal for him. Both his teammates and fans will undoubtedly feel the absence of De Jong.

They had hoped his presence would bolster the team’s chances in the competition. As the tournament commences, the Netherlands must regroup and adjust their tactics to compensate for the loss of De Jong. It remains to be seen how they will adapt to this setback and whether they can overcome the challenges posed by their group stage opponents to make a strong showing in the championship.