In the World Cup qualifier on Thursday, the Dutch had to settle for a draw against Poland. The next match is on Sunday against Lithuania. However, one Oranje star will not be participating.
As announced by the Dutch Football Association late Friday evening, Frenkie de Jong left early. The Barça star is “not fit enough” to play in Lithuania.
Frenkie de Jong has left the Oranje training camp. The midfielder is not fit enough after the Poland game to play in the World Cup qualifier against Lithuania.
Take care, Frenkie! 🧡#NothingLikeOranjepic.twitter.com/QImmfQjg41
— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) September 5, 2025
National coach Ronald Koeman is not nominating a replacement player, so the squad now consists of 24 players.
The midfielder now has time to recover before the home game against Valencia (Sunday, September 14).
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