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Timber, who came on as a substitute in the 2-2 draw with Japan, has a mild concussion and will definitely miss the match against Sweden. “He suffered a mild concussion after that collision, so he will miss Saturday’s game. He should be ready after that,” Koeman explained.
De Jong’s availability is also in question, despite playing the full match against Japan. “Frenkie has minor health issues after a collision. We’ll see how he is on Saturday,” said the Dutch coach. When asked about the exact nature of the injury, he briefly replied that the player has health problems “below the abdominal area.”
Koeman reacted irritably to repeated questions from journalists regarding the Barcelona player’s health. “Quinten tripped and caused Frenkie’s injury. I’ve said enough about it,” emphasized the former Dutch international.
The Netherlands secured a point in their opening Group F match with a 2-2 draw against Japan. Sweden entered the tournament with a convincing 5-1 victory over Tunisia.
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