Netherlands will likely be with out Marten de Roon at Euro 2024 after an harm blow capped a merciless interval for the Atalanta midfielder.
De Roon suffered a muscle harm two weeks in the past in Atalanta’s 2-0 Coppa Italia ultimate loss to Juventus, subsequently lacking Gian Piero Gasperini’s aspect lifting the Europa League with victory over Bayer Leverkusen.
The Netherlands worldwide was within the stands in Dublin for the 3-0 win over Xabi Alonso’s Bundesliga champions that secured Atalanta’s first European trophy in historical past.
Having already been named in Ronald Koeman’s 30-man provisional squad for the Euros in Germany, beginning in June, De Roon suffered one other gut-wrenching punch after his absence was confirmed.
“I can’t think about I’ve had every week in my profession, or in my life, that has had so many ups and downs,” the Atalanta man wrote on social media on Monday.
“Misplaced the Coppa Italia, couldn’t play the ultimate, win the Europa League.
“In that final euphoric state, I spent loads of time with the medical employees: it seems I can’t play the Euros.
“I’ll recover from it, I’ll watch the squad and my associates as a fan, however for now it’s a really powerful day.”
I can’t think about I’ve had every week in my profession, or in my life, that has had so many ups and downs. Misplaced the Coppa Italia, couldn’t play the ultimate, win the Europa League. In that final euphoric state, I spent loads of time with the medical employees: it seems I can’t play the Euros. pic.twitter.com/s5eWLkUWO2
— Marten de Roon (@Dirono) Could 27, 2024
De Roon has received 42 caps for his nation and featured on the final European Championships and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
His absence means Koeman has to chop simply six gamers down from his provisional squad for the ultimate 23-man choice, which will likely be introduced on Wednesday.
Netherlands open their Euro 2024 marketing campaign in opposition to Poland on June 16 earlier than dealing with France and Austria within the group phases.
Koeman’s squad assembled on Monday for his or her pre-tournament coaching camp, forward of warm-up matches with Canada and Iceland.
