The one who was a forward for FC Barcelona in the 2020-21 season, with Koeman on the bench, decline the call of the hero of Wembley 1992
He claims that he wants to rest and that he has two children, but he does not close his doors. “We agreed that if he changes his mind he would call me”Koeman said
Ronald Koeman, Netherlands coach, has assured this Monday that Luuk de Jong, formerly of FC Barcelona and currently in the ranks of the PSV Eindhoven, leader of the 2023-24 Eredivisie, has asked him again not to be called up on the next FIFA date. The one who was a Barça striker in the 2021-22 season, under the orders of Koeman himself, has alleged that he has two small children and, in addition to resting, wants to be with his family.
Netherlands takes on Ireland (November 18) and Gibraltar (21) to close their participation in group B without having guaranteed a place for Euro 2024. Koeman’s team occupies second place with 12 points, tied with Greece, and 6 units behind the leader (France).
“He told me again that he wants to rest -he is 33 years old- during the international break. He said that he is playing the Champions League and Eredivisie with PSV and has two young children. “I respect that choice.”he assured Koeman in a gathering in Ziggo Sport.
De Jong He is having a great season with his team and has directly participated in 15 goals (9 goals and 6 assists). Only his teammate, Santiago Giménez, offers better records.
Koeman added that “maybe Luuk should have said louder that he wasn’t available. But I called him later anyway, whether he said yes or no. So we agreed that if he changes his mind he would call me.” The forward did offer to play if the Netherlands reached the final phase of Euro 2024.