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Gakpo ruled out of Netherlands' Nations League fixtures
Dutch forward Cody Gakpo has been withdrawn from the Netherlands squad for upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Greece and Serbia this week due to an ankle injury, the Royal Netherlands Football Association announced Monday.
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The PSV Eindhoven striker will miss the dual fixtures as the Dutch look to maintain their position in the Nations League standings. The injury, which forced the decision, will see Gakpo sidelined from both encounters scheduled for the coming days.
The Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) confirmed the withdrawal, though specific details regarding the severity of the injury or expected recovery timeline were not immediately disclosed.
Gakpo's absence represents a significant blow to the Dutch attacking lineup for the critical matches. The 24-year-old has been a regular contributor to the national team setup in recent campaigns.
The Netherlands will need to adjust their forward options for the upcoming fixtures as they continue their Nations League campaign. The KNVB has not yet announced a replacement player for the squad.