Sad news for the Oranje.
Jurriën Timber, the 24-year-old Arsenal right-back, will miss the World Cup due to an injury. The official Netherlands national team account announced the development on X earlier today.
Timber has been unable to fully recover from a groin injury. Following consultations with the coaching staff and medical team, it was decided he would leave the team’s training camp in New York just days before the tournament begins.
Details regarding who will replace Timber in the World Cup squad remain unclear, with the announcement expected soon. This season, Timber has appeared in 44 matches for Arsenal, scoring four goals and providing seven assists.
The Netherlands has been drawn into Group F for the World Cup, where they will compete against Japan, Tunisia, and Sweden.