Dutch call up Zirkzee after Brobbey suffers injury
Joshua Zirkzee joins the squad for three remaining Nations League matches after Brian Brobbey exited with a hamstring injury.
- On Friday, the Dutch football association added striker Joshua Zirkzee to the Netherlands squad for three remaining Nations League matches, replacing Brian Brobbey who suffered a hamstring injury in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Germany.
- Brobbey went down clutching his hamstring in the 35th minute at the Johan Cruyff Arena, forcing the Sunderland striker to leave the camp early as new manager Xavi confirmed a replacement would be called up.
- Zirkzee's call-up marks his return after nearly two years away from international duty, having last played against Bosnia in November 2024; the Manchester United forward has recorded nine goals and four assists in 79 games this season.
- Zirkzee will travel with the squad on Saturday to Belgrade where the Netherlands face Serbia on Sunday, followed by matches against Greece in Thessaloniki next Thursday and Serbia again in Eindhoven on October 4.
- German forward Kai Havertz also departed Thursday's match injured, potentially affecting Arsenal, while Manchester United returns to Premier League action on October 10 against Tottenham.
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