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Donyell Malen withdraws from Netherlands squad due to injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 9:25 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Donyell Malen withdraws from Netherlands squad due to injury

Summary

Roma striker Donyell Malen has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad ahead of upcoming Nations League matches due to injury. The announcement, made on the official Oranje website, comes after Malen's recent performances included scoring six goals in five Serie A matches. Speculation surrounds the nature of his injury, which arises from a surprising turn after a 2-2 draw with Inter Milan. He is replaced in the squad by Guus Til and Mexx Meerdink, who were called up following the withdrawal of Justin Kluivert and Malen himself. The Netherlands begins its Nations League campaign against Germany on September 24.

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•Donyell Malen out of Netherlands squad due to injury
•He has scored six goals in five Serie A appearances this season
•Netherlands opens Nations League against Germany on September 24
•Guus Til and Mexx Meerdink called up to replace him
•Malen's injury comes after a recent match against Inter Milan

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9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Malen withdraws from Netherlands squad after Roma injury scare

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Roma striker Donyell Malen has been on extraordinary form at club level, but he will not participate in the Nations League with the Netherlands due to injury.The announcement came from the official Or...
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