DONNY VAN DE BEEK is out of the Euros due to injury.
The Manchester United and Netherlands midfielder, 24, did not feature in either warm-up friendly against Scotland or Georgia ahead of the tournament.
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And he trained separate from the rest of the team on Monday.
Now the KNVB have confirmed Van de Beek is ‘struggling with an injury’ and has been ruled out.
United team-mate Marcus Rashford sent a message of support for his pal.
The England forward tweeted: “sorry mate @Donny_beek6 take some time for yourself and keep your head high x”
Manager Frank de Boer will not call up a replacement to fill his spot in the 26-man squad.
A statement said: “Donny van de Beek has to let the European Championships pass by.
“The Manchester United midfielder is struggling with an injury.
“As a result, the 19-cap international, who last played minutes in orange in March during Gibraltar 0-7 Netherlands, is not available in time for the European Championships.
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“National coach Frank de Boer does not call for a replacement for Van de Beek.”
The Dutch get their Group C campaign underway against Ukraine on Sunday before taking on Austria and North Macedonia.
Van de Beek’s injury is a miserable end to a disappointing season.
He made his £39million transfer from Ajax to Old Trafford last summer but has struggled in England.
Unable to dislodge Bruno Fernandes out of the United No10 spot and less suited to a defensive midfield role, Van de Beek made just 19 Premier League appearances – four as a starter.
His only goal came in the defeat on the opening day of the season against Crystal Palace and the one assist was at home to Burnley in April.
He was linked with an exit – to Jose Mourinho’s Roma or a return to Ajax – but SunSport understands the Red Devils will reject any approaches.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
