Frenkie de Jong says he is disappointed after being ruled out of Euro 2024 with an ankle injury.
Following the Netherlands 4-0 thrashing of Iceland on Monday, it was confirmed in a social media post that the midfielder would not recover in time to play in the tournament.
De Jong has not played since Barcelona s Clasico defeat to Real Madrid on April 21, though still got a place in Koeman’s final 26-man squad despite his injury.
He has emerged as a fixture in the Netherlands midfield since making his senior international debut in 2018, earning 54 caps and scoring two goals.
Following his withdrawal, De Jong said on Instagram: I m sad and disappointed that I won t make it to the European Championship.
We ve been doing a lot of it the past few weeks, but my ankle needs more time, unfortunately.
It s a dream and greatest honour to represent our country in a final tournament. Wearing the orange shirt, singing the Wilhelmus and feeling the support of the entire country.
But now I will, like the entire orange legion, cheer for our team from the sidelines. Let s go, boys.
