Frenkie de Jong to miss Netherlands’ Nations League clash with Germany

Frenkie de Jong has left the Netherlands’ training camp and returned to Barcelona because of a minor physical problem.

The Netherlands Football Association confirmed the midfielder’s departure in an official statement published on its official account. De Jong will therefore miss Monday’s meeting with Germany in the final round of Nations League group-stage matches.

De Jong was withdrawn at half-time during Friday’s match against Greece after feeling some discomfort. He had been named captain for the first time in that game.

The Barcelona midfielder was also absent from the Netherlands’ previous international camp after suffering an injury while playing for his club.

Ronald Koeman’s side secured a 7-0 victory against Greece in the fifth round of Nations League fixtures. The result left the Netherlands top of Group B with 11 points.

Germany are second on eight points, level with Greece, ahead of Monday’s final group matches.