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Dutch forward Justin Kluivert returns from knee surgery for Bournemouth ahead of World Cup

Justin Kluivert is set to return after a four-month absence, and manager Andoni Iraola said he could boost his World Cup hopes.

  • On Friday, Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola confirmed Dutch forward Justin Kluivert is back in the squad for the Premier League match at Fulham.
  • The 27-year-old forward missed four months following knee surgery after sustaining an injury in a 3-2 loss to Arsenal on Jan. 3.
  • After training with the team for two weeks, Kluivert joins The Cherries, who hold the Europa League spot in sixth place with three games left.
  • This return boosts the forward's chances of playing in the FIFA World Cup, where the Netherlands face Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia in their Group.
  • Coach Ronald Koeman recalled the forward in November 2024 after a six-year absence, marking a milestone for the son of Netherlands player Patrick Kluivert.
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Dutch forward Justin Kluivert returns from knee surgery for Bournemouth ahead of World Cup

Netherlands forward Justin Kluivert’s return for Bournemouth after a four-month absence from knee surgery could boost for his hopes of playing in the World Cup.

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Justin Kluivert makes his return to Bournemouth's match squad against Fulham on Saturday after five months out with injury. The midfielder appears to be fit just in time for a spot in national coach Ronald Koeman's World Cup squad.

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