Koeman calls up Maatsen to replace injured De Jong for The Netherlands

Koeman announced late on Monday that De Jong would not be fit in time to play at the tournament in Germany that begins on Friday

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman called up versatile Borussia Dortmund defender Ian Maatsen on Tuesday to replace midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who was cut from the European Championship squad because of an ankle injury.

Koeman announced late on Monday that De Jong would not be fit in time to play at the tournament in Germany that begins on Friday.

The Dutch soccer association also said on Tuesday that midfielder Teun Koopmeiners will miss Euro 2024 after suffering an injury while warming up Monday for the Netherlands’ final friendly against Iceland.

Maatsen, who was part of the provisional Netherlands squad, was set to return from vacation to join the team at its base in the German city of Wolfsburg.

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