Van Dijk, De Jong Released from Netherlands Squad

Virgil van Dijk and Frenkie de Jong have been released from the Netherlands squad ahead of their Nations League match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, with coach Ronald Koeman stating the decision was made on medical grounds for the players' welfare. Both players participated in the 4-0 victory over Hungary, which secured the Netherlands' qualification for the Nations League quarter-finals. Van Dijk, an ever-present in Liverpool's Premier League lineup this season, will now have additional time to recover before Liverpool's upcoming matches against Southampton, Real Madrid, and Manchester City. De Jong's return to the national team followed a long injury layoff, and he expressed the need for more time to regain his form. Koeman confirmed no replacements will be called up for the final game in the international break. The decision not to risk key players reflects the team's focus on player health and safety.