Frenkie de Jong’s fitness still uncertain ahead of Netherlands start

Frenkie de Jong remains a late fitness doubt for the Netherlands despite being named in the starting XI for their Euro 2024 qualifier against Greece. Ronald Koeman confirmed the midfielder is not fully clear of issues, though he may yet feature. "He’s not completely free of complaints, I think. But he’s fit enough to have the idea that he can start. But again: we still have the warm-up for that," Koeman told . Teun Koopmeiners is already warming up, Koopmeiners appears set to replace him. De Jong picked up a knock in training this week after colliding with Quinten Timber, who is not involved.

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The match kicks off at 19:00 local time. Koeman has opted for Brian Brobbey in the starting lineup instead of Crysencio Summerville. The winger pulled out of Thursday’s session early, prompting the head coach to avoid risk. The Netherlands’ confirmed XI reads: Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Van de Ven; Gravenberch, Reijnders, De Jong; Malen, Brobbey, Gakpo.

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Koeman’s decision hinges on De Jong’s condition during the pre-match warm-up, with the outcome expected shortly before kick-off.