Richardsson tested positive on a rapid test on Saturday morning and immediately went into isolation. The results of his emergency PCR test are not yet known. For the game against Montenegro on Saturday afternoon, assistant Edwin Kippers will act as head coach.
Goalkeeper coach Eijlers had already acted as second goalkeeper in the game against France on Thursday after an infection of reserve goalkeeper Dennis Schellekens. A day later, first goalkeeper Bart Ravensbergen also proved positive. Goalkeepers René de Knegt and Thijs van Leeuwen have now been flown in for the tournament, in which the Netherlands also plays against Denmark (Monday) and Croatia (Wednesday) after the duel with Montenegro.
The players Rutger ten Velde, Jeffrey Boomhouwer, Robin Schoenaker and Iso Sluijters are also in isolation due to an infection.
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