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Ronald Koeman does Barcelona a favour and leaves Frenkie de Jong out of latest Netherlands squad

Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman has quite rightly opted to leave Frenkie de Jong out of his national team squad for October’s Nations League games.

De Jong is finally back to fitness after a lengthy spell out with an ankle injury that saw him miss Euro 2024 with the Dutch squad.

Back in #NationsLeague action!

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14/10 u2023 20:45h, Munich#NothingLikeOranje pic.twitter.com/enmiztam6g— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) October 4, 2024

The midfielder made his comeback as a substitute in the midweek win over Young Boys and is expected to feature again at Alaves on Sunday, potentially off the bench once more.