Dutch Midfield Setback: Koopmeiners Out of Euro 2024

Netherlands midfielder Teun Koopmeiners will miss the European Championship after injuring his groin before a warmup match. Initial tests indicate he'll be unfit for Euro 2024, adding to the team's woes after losing Frenkie de Jong. The Netherlands face Poland in their first match on Sunday.

In a significant blow to the Netherlands' Euro 2024 campaign, midfielder Teun Koopmeiners has been ruled out due to a groin injury sustained before his country's final warmup match. The national soccer association announced the unfortunate news on Tuesday.

Initially named in the starting lineup for Monday night's friendly against Iceland in Rotterdam, Koopmeiners injured himself during the warmup. Subsequent tests confirmed that he will not be fit for the Euro 2024 tournament starting Friday in Germany.

This development adds to the Dutch midfield challenges as Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has also been sidelined due to an ankle injury. Versatile Borussia Dortmund defender Ian Maatsen has been called up to replace De Jong. Despite these setbacks, the Netherlands thrashed Iceland 4-0 in a morale-boosting performance. Their first Euro 2024 match is set against Poland in Hamburg on Sunday.

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