The Dutch National Team Suffers a Major Blow Before the World Cup
The Netherlands national team suffered a major setback just days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, as it was confirmed that defender Jurriën Timber would miss the tournament due to not being physically fit.
According to Dutch reports, Timber will not be able to participate in the World Cup after failing to fully recover, forcing him to withdraw from the national team squad before the start of the competition.
On the other hand, coach Ronald Koeman decided to call up defender Lutsharel Geertruida to compensate for Timber's absence, making him the latest addition to the "Oranje" squad participating in the World Cup.
The absence of Timber represents a significant loss for the Dutch national team, given his major role in the defense line and his ability to play in multiple defensive positions, which provided Koeman with numerous tactical options before the start of the tournament.
According to Dutch reports, Timber will not be able to participate in the World Cup after failing to fully recover, forcing him to withdraw from the national team squad before the start of the competition.
On the other hand, coach Ronald Koeman decided to call up defender Lutsharel Geertruida to compensate for Timber's absence, making him the latest addition to the "Oranje" squad participating in the World Cup.
The absence of Timber represents a significant loss for the Dutch national team, given his major role in the defense line and his ability to play in multiple defensive positions, which provided Koeman with numerous tactical options before the start of the tournament.
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