Ronald Koeman defends decision to start Frenkie de Jong against Sweden
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 5:55 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Frenkie de Jong started for the Netherlands in their World Cup 2026 match against Sweden despite recent fitness concerns. Coach Ronald Koeman acknowledged De Jong was not at 100% but believed he was fit enough to participate. Koeman indicated that they considered other options but opted for De Jong to field their strongest team. The Netherlands took an early lead with two goals from Brian Brobbey before halftime.
- •Frenkie de Jong starts despite minor fitness issues.
- •Netherlands leads 2-0 against Sweden at halftime.
- •Brian Brobbey scores both goals for the Dutch.
- •Koeman values fielding a strong lineup for the match.
- 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — ‘He’s not 100%’ – Ronald Koeman explains decision to start Frenkie de Jong despite fitness issues
"The midfielder was ‘in good enough shape’ to start.
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