Timber seen as potential replacement for Spurs star after Netherlands draw

Jurrien Timber was absent from the Netherlands' squad in a recent match against Germany, which ended in a 1-1 draw. His absence was felt as Jan Paul van Hecke struggled defensively alongside Virgil van Dijk, attracting criticism from pundit Kenneth Perez. Perez suggested Timber's return could strengthen the defense significantly, highlighting Van Hecke's poor performance. As Timber continues to work on his fitness, the Dutch team must navigate their upcoming matches without him while awaiting his recovery.

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