The Netherlands national team coaching staff made an unexpected decision ahead of their pivotal match against Sweden. Star midfielder Frenkie de Jong will be included in the starting lineup, despite previous medical concerns surrounding his fitness.
Earlier reports indicated that de Jong was unlikely to start after suffering a serious collision with teammate Quinten Timber during training, which left Timber with a concussion and confirmed his absence from the match. However, de Jong demonstrated resilience, prompting the medical team to take a calculated risk given the significance of the upcoming clash.
Coach Ronald Koeman has chosen to position de Jong at the center of midfield, emphasizing the importance of his leadership in this crucial encounter. The confirmed starting eleven for the Oranje has been released as preparations intensify.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 Central European Time. Additionally, it has been noted that Sweden’s striker Alexander Isak trained separately ahead of the game.