Frenkie de Jong out of Netherlands squad with physical issues
He will not travel to Berlin for Monday's match against Germany and is heading back to Barcelona. He should be available for Barça's game against Villarreal on Sunday 22.
Midfielder Frenkie de Jong will miss Netherlands' match in Germany on Monday. The Dutch federation announced on Saturday that the Barcelona player has been withdrawn from the squad because of minor physical discomfort and is returning to Barcelona.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the problem is in his back, which forced him off in the second half of the 7-0 win over Greece. Xavi said De Jong had told him about the pain before the game, and at halftime they decided to replace him.
As a precaution, he will not travel to Berlin, since the match comes too soon for him.
In principle, De Jong should be available for Barça's game against Villarreal on Sunday 22 November at the Spotify Camp Nou, kick-off at 14:00.
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