This is a significant setback for the Netherlands as they prepare for the 2014 World Cup. Midfielder Kevin Strootman, a key player for the national team, has been ruled out of the tournament due to cruciate ligament damage in his knee. The AS Roma midfielder will be sidelined for at least the next nine months.
The news was confirmed on Monday following concerns about Strootman’s health, which arose during Sunday’s match between Napoli and AS Roma (1-0). He was forced to leave the field after just ten minutes of play. This injury comes after a previous scare last Wednesday during a friendly against France, where he was also substituted after 20 minutes.
Strootman, highly regarded as one of the best midfielders in Italy, will be sorely missed by both Roma and the Netherlands national team in Brazil.
Upon learning of Kevin Strootman’s injury, Ricardo Faty expressed his sympathy and acknowledged the significant loss for Roma and the Netherlands national team. #ForzaKevinStrootman
