Dutch midfielder De Jong to miss Euros with injury

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The Netherlands and Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been ruled out of this summer’s European Championship due to injury.

De Jong, 27, has only played three times for his club since sustaining an ankle injury in March.

Despite being included in Ronald Koeman’s Euro 2024 squad, De Jong has had to withdraw from the tournament as he continues to struggle with his recovery.

The Netherlands will begin their Euros campaign on Sunday against Poland in Group D at 14:00 BST, and will also face France and Austria in the group stage.

De Jong has earned 54 caps for his country, scoring twice.