"Not fit" – Sunderland player withdraws from NT squad

Brobbey withdrew from Netherlands squad for November Nations League fixtures due to fitness concerns after playing 67 minutes against Chelsea on Sunday.

Brian Brobbey has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad for November's UEFA Nations League matches against Greece and Germany due to fitness issues.

Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris had requested that Netherlands coach Xavi Hernández leave Brobbey out of the squad, citing fitness concerns after the 24-year-old played 67 minutes in the Black Cats' 1-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday. Xavi initially included Brobbey in his squad despite the request, saying the player felt good and had played well.

However, the Dutch Football Association confirmed on Monday that Brobbey did not return fit from the weekend's match and would be unavailable. Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk also withdrew for the same reason. Xavi decided not to call up replacements for either player.