Frankie de Jong could be unavailable for the opening Football Euro 2024 clash. According to Dutch boss Ronald Koeman.

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman revealed on Sunday that. Frenkie de Jong may not be ready for the Euro 2024 opener against Poland on June 16. According to ‘Football-Oranje’ on Sunday. UFABET 

Frankie has been out with an ankle injury since the ‘El Clasico’ game against Real Madrid on April 22. But the 27-year-old midfielder has been named in the Netherlands squad for Euro 2024. Although the Barcelona player has not been able to train fully and is likely to miss the opening game against Poland. 

‘He hasn’t done everything yet between the game positions. We use him as a central player, to take him out of the duel. But he is part of the group, the next step is already taken. But he is not ready to play yet.’ Koeman said of Frenkie. 

The Dutch coach admitted there is a high chance that.

Frenkie will miss the opening game of Euro 2024 against Poland, saying: ‘It is possible that Frenkie is not ready for the first game, then you can wait until the second or third game, that is the possibility. Even if he doesn’t play the first two games, he sticks to it. If he misses the whole group stage, then I might have to think again. ‘

Koeman also spoke about the possibility of Denzel Dumfries playing at right-back, with Jeremie Frimpong moving up the wing. ‘Lutsharel Kirtrida – Frimpong did a great job, but if we discussed it with Denzel, we think he could do it as well. Jeremie playing with Canada on the right wing, Denzel behind, that would work. ‘

Koeman also said of Shafi Simons, the 21-year-old midfielder: ‘What I see of him is still the same, he has an incredible drive, works hard and has a lot of quality. Then it’s up to him to deal with it in that way and not have to turn things around sometimes when he can do it and has to choose possession. ‘

‘He’s got great talent and I think we should give him time. Look at Jeremie Frimpong, he might need a game to get through that.’