Lutsharel Geertruida injures ankle in Kansas City, Quinten Timber trains alone
Lutsharel Geertruida suffered a painful ankle after a hard tackle from teammate Wout Weghorst during the Dutch national team's recovery session in Kansas City, following the Netherlands‑Sweden friendly. At the same time, midfielder Quinten Timber continued his individual training regimen.
The session was a recovery training organized after the Netherlands‑Sweden match. It took place in Kansas City, where the squad was based for the upcoming fixtures.
During the small‑sided games, Geertruida collided with Weghorst, who delivered a strong tackle to his teammate's ankle. The impact caused immediate pain, prompting Geertruida to leave the drill.
Following the incident, Geertruida skipped the concluding sprint exercises. He allowed the remaining players to complete the drills without him.
Medical staff examined Geertruida's ankle after he withdrew from the sprint drill. Their initial observation was that the injury did not appear serious.
Quinten Timber, meanwhile, was not involved in the group session and continued his individual training program. His personal regimen remains separate from the squad's collective recovery work.