# De Jong to miss yet another match for the Netherlands

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/de-jong-to-miss-yet-another-match-for-the-netherlands/
- Published: 2026-11-14T14:59:44+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T23:10:48+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/de-jong-miss-yet-another-match-netherlands-6551946
- Topics: World

## Key points

- De Jong is out of Monday’s match against Germany with back pain.
- He left Friday’s 7-0 win over Greece at half-time.
- The Netherlands lead Group A2 with 11 points.

## Summary

Frenkie de Jong will miss the Netherlands’ Nations League group decider against Germany on Monday after a back problem cut short his return to international action. His absence is a setback for the Dutch side, who need to secure one of the group’s two quarter-final places.

The 29-year-old Barcelona midfielder missed the campaign’s first four matches through injury before returning against Greece on Friday, when he captained the team in a 7-0 win. He was substituted at half-time after reporting back pain, and the Dutch FA said no replacement would be called up, leaving a 23-player squad for Berlin. The Netherlands lead Group A2 with 11 points, while Greece and Germany have eight each.

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