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No fitness concerns over Frenkie de Jong
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De Jong came off at half-time with a minor issue but there are no fitness concerns, according to coach Xavi.
Frenkie de Jong made his first international appearance since the World Cup on Friday night, impressing in the first half as Netherlands' new captain. He did not return after the break due to a minor pain, which coach Xavi attributed to precaution rather than a serious injury concern.
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UK timesStrong35 reports from 4 outlets. First reported by NOS, Mon 05:10. The 9 newest are listed here.
- Voetbal International
- NOS
- Diario AS
- Mundo Deportivo
- Sharp contrast: Frenkie de Jong goes from 6% to 58% Netherlands absence rateVoetbal International
- Xavi withdraws De Jong from Netherlands squad over minor physical discomfortMundo Deportivo
- Netherlands begin preparations for Germany clash, reserves train outsideNOS
- Xavi brings courage to NetherlandsVoetbal International
- World media praise Netherlands' 'Clockwork Orange' display: 'Klopp beware'Voetbal International
4 more reports
- Why do Barcelona fans dislike Frenkie de Jong?Mundo Deportivo
- De Jong explains his substitution with Netherlands: "There was no need to take risks"Mundo Deportivo
- Xavi: "This is the way"Mundo Deportivo
- No fitness concerns over Frenkie de JongVoetbal InternationalThis article
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