‘They took a risk and now we’re paying the consequences’ | Relief

Ronald Koeman has expressed his disappointment with Barcelona following the official announcement that Frenkie de Jong will miss the European Championships with an ankle problem.. The Dutch coach accused the club that once welcomed him to the bench of forcing the midfielder into the final stretch of the season, jeopardizing his well-being ahead of the tournament with his team.

According to statements collected VI.nlKoeman says: “They also had to look at the players’ backgrounds, the club took that risk and now we are left with nothing, we are paying the consequences.“. Previously, he told how the star’s farewell went: “We didn’t play any games with him or make him more positive than he was. Tests showed he still couldn’t do what he was supposed to do.”

The coach added: “He always has a reaction in his ankle after every training session. So we have to conclude that he won’t be one hundred percent in the next three weeks. I already thought it would be difficult to play against Poland.” Hand in hand with these words Koeman announced his intention to replace the midfielder with another player, although this does not depend on him.

Once the deadline for announcing the final 26-player list has passed, selectors will be able to replace players as long as UEFA doctors guarantee that the injury is serious enough for them to be fit for the group stage. European Cup. They may or may not allow a replacement for the Barcelona player in the coming days..

The truth is that Frenkie de Jong has had a terrible season due to injuries. At the beginning of March, he injured his ankle at San Mamés and forced something to return as soon as possible and lead the Blaugrana midfield. At the Santiago Bernabeu he was unlucky in a split-ball with Fede Valverde. and had to leave on a stretcher to the applause of the audience.

The player ended his career knowing that his injury could be serious. And, by the way, they are committed to taking part in the Eurocup this summer. Despite this, The Netherlands accelerated the restoration process to completion and caused it and he only eliminated it when the discomfort completely prevented him from competing in full form.

Frenkie de Jong spoke his first words after the official announcement: “I’m sad and disappointed that I couldn’t get to the European Cup.. We’ve done everything we can over the past few weeks, but unfortunately my ankle needs more time. It is a dream and the greatest honor to represent your country in the final stage, to put on the jersey, sing the anthem and feel the support of the whole country. “Now I will root for our team from the sidelines.” The midfielder falls and Koeman attacks: is Barça responsible?