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Euro 2024: De Jong makes Netherlands squad despite being injured

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Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman has named his 26-man squad for this summer’s EURO 2024 squad, with injured Frenkie De Jong making the cut.

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Netherlands include injured De Jong

Koeman said De Jong will be available for their first game against Poland on June 16.

The Barcelona midfielder sustained a right ankle sprain during the El Clasico match against Real Madrid.

“Frenkie will report for the team on Saturday, but things are going well. The first group match (against Poland in Hamburg on June 16) is feasible (for him to play),” Koeman told reporters.

“We have had a troubled cycle with many injuries. You make choices and sometimes they are difficult.”

Meanwhile, Koeman also included Atletico Madrid forward Memphis Depay despite nursing a muscle injury.

However, Borussia Dortmund left-back Ian Maatsen was not included in the lineup.

Liverpool veteran defender Virgil Van Dijk will lead the Oranje squad, who hopes to win a first European title since 1988

Netherlands squad in full

Goalkeepers: Justin Bijlow (Feyenoord Rotterdam), Mark Flekken (Brentford), Bart Verbruggen (Brighton & Hove Albion)

Defenders: Nathan Aké (Manchester City), Daley Blind (Girona), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Denzel Dumfries (Internazionale), Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen), Lutsharel Geertruida (Feyenoord Rotterdam), Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern Munich), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur), Stefan de Vrij (Internazionale)

Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta), Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan), Jerdy Schouten (PSV Eindhoven), Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig), Joey Veerman (PSV Eindhoven), Georginio Wijnaldum (Al Ettifaq)

Forwards: Steven Bergwijn (Ajax), Brian Brobbey (Ajax), Memphis Depay (Atlético Madrid), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund), Wout Weghorst (TSG Hoffenheim).

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