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Injury worry or timely boost? Virgil van Dijk & Frenkie de Jong released from Netherlands squad as Liverpool & Barcelona sweat on their fitness

<p>The Dutch national team confirmed the news of the two star players' departure from the squad on social media on Monday. Their <a href="https://x.com/OnsOranje/status/1858443161602777098" target="_blank">official statement</a> read, "Virgil van Dijk and Frenkie de Jong are not part of the squad for our final group stage game against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Nations League."</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Providing an update on the conditions of the defender and midfielder, manager Ronald Koeman said, "For both Frenkie and Virgil it is better for them to leave the training camp at this moment. That decision was taken on medical grounds, with of course the interest of the players coming first."</p>

WHAT RONALD KOEMAN SAID

<p>Van Dijk's injury will be a matter of concern for Arne Slot, who has enjoyed a dream run in the Premier League in his maiden campaign as Reds boss. The Merseyside club have won 15 out of their first 17 matches across all competitions and they currently enjoy a five-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the league table. De Jong, on the other hand, had <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/frenkie-de-jong-ankle-injury-barcelona-nightmare/blt0cb23b46223dab82#cs1d4183850bf767ac" target="_blank">recently recovered from a long-term ankle injury</a> as he first appeared for Barcelona in the second half of their loss to Real Sociedad and then featured in Koeman's starting lineup against Hungary on Saturday. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The medical staff of the two European giants are expected to conduct tests on the players once they return to their respective clubs. It remains to be seen if the Dutch stars can feature in their teams' upcoming games against Celta Vigo and Southampton. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL AND BARCELONA?

Injury worry or timely boost? Virgil van Dijk & Frenkie de Jong released from Netherlands squad as Liverpool & Barcelona sweat on their fitness | Goal.com Cameroon

Liverpool&apos;s Virgil van Dijk and Barcelona&apos;s Frenkie de Jong have left the Netherlands squad due to injuries.

Injury worry or timely boost? Virgil van Dijk &amp; Frenkie de Jong released from Netherlands squad as Liverpool &amp; Barcelona sweat on their fitness