The Dutch national team announced in an official statement the departure of midfielder Frenkie de Jong from the team's camp after sustaining a minor injury during the match against Poland in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

The statement clarified that the Barcelona star will not be ready to participate in the upcoming match against Lithuania, scheduled for next Sunday, as the coaching and medical staff preferred to give him rest to avoid aggravating the injury.

De Jong's injury is considered a significant blow to the Dutch national team, which heavily relies on the Barcelona player in midfield, while the statement did not reveal the duration of his absence, pending a precise assessment of his condition in the coming days.

Doubts surround the Dutch star's readiness for the match against Valencia on Sunday, September 14, in the fourth round of La Liga.