The coaching staff of the Netherlands national team has made a surprising decision ahead of their vital match against Sweden. Star midfielder Frenkie de Jong will be included in the starting lineup for the World Cup clash, despite previous concerns from the medical team regarding his fitness.
Initial reports had indicated that De Jong’s participation was uncertain following a recent training incident where he collided with teammate Quinten Timber. Timber reportedly sustained a concussion and will miss the upcoming match against Sweden.
Despite the risks, De Jong demonstrated resilience, prompting the medical staff to take a calculated gamble given the significance of the encounter with Sweden. Head coach Ronald Koeman has opted to start De Jong in the center of the pitch, relying on his leadership for this crucial battle.
The match is set to kick off at 19:00 Central European Time. It is also noteworthy that Sweden striker Alexander Isak has been training separately ahead of the game against the Netherlands.