Frenkie de Jong a major doubt for crucial Sweden World Cup clash
Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman has confirmed that talismanic midfielder Frenkie de Jong is a serious doubt for the crucial World Cup match against Sweden due to lower abdominal discomfort.
Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman faces a severe midfield dilemma ahead of Saturday’s critical FIFA World Cup Group F encounter against Sweden at NRG Stadium.
Playmaker Frenkie de Jong remains a major doubt after experiencing persistent discomfort below his abdominal area. The Barcelona midfielder sustained the injury during a bizarre training ground collision that has already ruled out teammate Quinten Timber with a concussion.
The potential absence of the influential 29-year-old conductor heavily complicates Koeman’s tactical plans following a frustrating 2-2 opening stalemate against Japan.
De Jong, who played the full ninety minutes in that fixture, has been limited to light training while medical staff monitor his physical response. The under-pressure Dutch squad desperately needs a positive result to stay on track for knockout qualification.
