Denzel Dumfries Withdraws From Netherlands Squad Before Poland World Cup Qualifier
The Netherlands can clinch a 2026 World Cup berth against Poland despite a reshuffled right flank.
Overview
- ESPN-reported updates cited by Yahoo Sports say Dumfries has pulled out with a minor injury and will not face Poland.
- Lutsharel Geertruida is expected to deputise at right-back in Dumfries’ absence.
- Koeman had described Dumfries as a doubt after a training knock, and Italian outlets later reported he will leave camp for precautionary checks at Inter with left-ankle pain.
- A win over Poland would secure the Netherlands' qualification for the 2026 World Cup in a top-of-Group G meeting.
- The squad also lost Quilindschy Hartman to illness and Wout Weghorst after his withdrawal, increasing the selection strain.