“Although he was initially expected to be ready to play during the Group Stage, an examination scheduled yesterday and today showed that the ankle is not yet strong enough, so because his recovery will take longer, it was decided that Frenkie Jong will not play in the Euro Cup,” said the Dutch Football Federation through a statement.
For his part, Frenkie de Jong, with a message through his account instagramregretted not being able to attend the tournament and assured that he will support his teammates from off the field.
“I am sad and disappointed not to make it to the Euros. We have been doing a lot the last few weeks, but my ankle needs more time unfortunately. It is a dream and the greatest honor 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, like the entire orange legion, I will cheer on our team from the sidelines.
Netherlands will debut in the Euro on June 16 against Polandand later faces will be seen before FranceJune 21, and against Austriaon the 25th, to close their participation in Group D.
