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Dark horses Netherlands pin Euro 2024 hopes on De Jong despite injury

Koeman included the 27-year-old in his squad despite not recovering from his third ankle injury of the season, saying he was prepared to make an exception for his star player.

Dutch national team. AFP PHOTO
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman is gambling on the fitness of Frenkie de Jong, hoping the Barcelona playmaker can inspire a talented side to emulate the European Championship heroes of 1988.

While

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