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Frenkie de Jong was the notable absentee from the Barcelona beginning eleven as they locked horns with Atletico Madrid.
The Dutchman was anticipated to start out the sport however was not noted of the squad on the final minute, with Hansi Flick citing discomfort.
Regardless of the discomfort, de Jong remains to be part of the Netherlands squad which is able to tackle Spain within the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals this worldwide break.
Koeman points replace on de Jong’s health
The missed sport in opposition to Atletico has put query marks on the Dutchman’s health and whether or not or not he can characteristic in opposition to Spain.
However amid hypothesis, the Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has issued a clarification on the midfielder’s health, confirming that the participant merely didn’t really feel properly forward of the Atletico Madrid sport.
“It wasn’t a fever, he simply didn’t really feel properly. There (in Barcelona) you may as well eat one thing that isn’t proper. He has had time to get well and likewise to make amends for sleep,” he mentioned (h/t Mundo Deportivo).
De Jong may quickly be again in orange. (Picture by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Photos)
Koeman’s assertion suggests de Jong might be prepared for motion in opposition to Spain and solely requires a relaxation to get again to full health.
That is additional backed up by the truth that the Barcelona midfielder has but to tug out of the squad, not like Denzel Dumfries.
Due to this fact, it gained’t be shocking to see de Jong taking part in a job for the Oranje as they appear to guide a spot within the Nations League semifinals with a win over Spain.
It should be famous that the 2 groups will face one another twice on this two-legged quarterfinals, the primary of which shall be hosted by the Dutch staff in Rotterdam.
