Netherlands’ De Ligt ruled out of Nations League final four

Football
Published 12.06.2023
Netherlands’ De Ligt ruled out of Nations League final four
The Dutch federation said it has asked UEFA to replace De Ligt (in picture) with Daley Blind.

The Dutch federation mentioned it has requested UEFA to exchange De Ligt (in image) with Daley Blind.
| Photo Credit: AFP

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The Dutch federation mentioned it has requested UEFA to exchange De Ligt (in image) with Daley Blind.
| Photo Credit: AFP

The Netherlands can be with out Matthijs de Ligt for the Nations League last 4 after the Bayern Munich center-back sustained a calf harm.

The Dutch soccer federation mentioned on Monday that De Ligt picked up the harm throughout a coaching session forward of Wednesday’s semifinal in opposition to Croatia.

Spain takes on Italy within the different semifinal.

The Netherlands is internet hosting the event, with the match for third place and the ultimate going down on Sunday within the cities of Enschede and Rotterdam.

The Dutch federation mentioned it has requested UEFA to exchange De Ligt with Daley Blind, who additionally performs for Bayern and is on a standby record. Earlier, Memphis Depay pulled out of the Dutch squad attributable to a hamstring harm.

The Netherlands are bidding for his or her first main title since successful the 1988 European Championship.

Squad

Goalkeepers: Justin Bijlow (Feyenoord), Mark Flekken (SC Freiburg), Andries Noppert (Heerenveen)

Defenders: Nathan Ake (Manchester City), Sven Botman (Newcastle United), Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan), Lutsharel Geertruida (Feyenoord), Tyrell Malacia (Manchester United), Jurrien Timber (Ajax Amsterdam), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Marten de Roon (Atalanta), Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta), Noa Lang (Club Brugge), Joey Veerman (PSV Eindhoven), Mats Wieffer (Feyenoord), Georginio Wijnaldum (AS Roma)

Forwards: Steven Bergwijn (Ajax Amsterdam), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund), Xavi Simons (PSV Eindhoven), Wout Weghorst (Manchester United).