Source: REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
[Saba Sports News] The Dutch national team has successfully reached the quarter-finals of the European Championship and is set to face Turkey this weekend. However, recent media photos captured Dutch international Matthijs de Ligt training alone. This indicates that his injury may not have healed sufficiently, potentially placing him on the substitute list again for the quarter-finals. It’s worth mentioning that De Ligt has been a substitute in all four games for the Dutch team during this European Championship and has not played a single minute. He is the only player in the Dutch team’s defensive line who hasn’t made an appearance. De Ligt gained prominence at a young age, winning the European Golden Boy Award, being named Dutch Footballer of the Year, and winning the Kopa Award. He also helped the Dutch team secure the runner-up position in the UEFA Nations League. It’s important to consider that a player’s participation can be influenced by various factors, including team tactics, coaching decisions, game situations, and the player’s own condition. Although De Ligt has played limited minutes so far, he still has opportunities to showcase his abilities in upcoming matches.