Bad news for Ronald Koeman: Oranje international injured just before World Cup

Ronald Koeman has seen several players sidelined with injuries on the road to the World Cup. Following Jerdy Schouten and Xavi Simons, it's now almost certain that striker Emegha will also miss the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. According to Koeman, the RC Strasbourg forward sustained a muscle injury in a league match against Toulouse, as he revealed on Studio Voetbal.

Emegha came on in the 82nd minute for Sebastian Nanasi and was injured on the ground shortly after. Memphis, Koeman's regular striker for the Oranje, is still recovering from his injury. The Corinthians striker is expected to be fit in time for the World Cup, but it remains to be seen if he will be match-fit. Koeman still anticipates Memphis making it to the World Cup, assuming he gets some playing time for Corinthians before the Dutch national team's preparations begin.

According to Koeman, Guus Til has a chance to make the World Cup squad. The PSV player could potentially replace injured internationals Jerdy Schouten and Xavi Simons in the Oranje selection. The attacking midfielder can also play as a striker, as he has proven in recent seasons at PSV.

The Dutch national team will play one final warm-up match against Algeria in De Kuip on June 3rd before the World Cup. On June 14th, the Netherlands will play their first group stage match at the World Cup in Dallas against Japan, followed by clashes with Sweden and Tunisia.