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De Jong to miss yet another match for the Netherlands
The Netherlands confirmed on Saturday that midfielder Frenkie Jong is ruled out of Monday's UEFA Nations League group decider against Germany in Berlin due to injury.
Barcelona player Frenkie Jong returned to international action during Friday's victory over Greece in Amsterdam, where he captained the side but was substituted at halftime citing back pain.
The 29-year-old has a lengthy injury history; he missed September's opening four matches in the Nations League campaign before returning for Friday's clash against Greece.
Coach Xavi Hernandez will not call up a replacement for Jong, meaning the Netherlands will face Germany with a 23-player squad for the decisive match.
The Netherlands currently leads Group A2 with 11 points ahead of Germany and Greece, both with eight points; the top two teams advance to quarter-finals.
Frenkie de Jong, who experienced a slight discomfort after the Greece match, will miss the Netherlands' away game against Germany as a precautionary measure.