FIFA World Cup: Netherlands team in grip of ‘flu’ before match against USA, more than 10 players infected

The Netherlands take on the USA in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup today, while the other match is between Australia and Argentina. Several Netherlands players are down with flu ahead of the crucial match between the Netherlands and the USA.

Netherlands vs USA Match in FIFA In FIFA World Cup 2022, knockout matches are starting from today. Today the Netherlands take on the USA in the Round of 16, while the other match is between Australia and Argentina. Talking about the first match, this match between Netherlands and USA will be played at Doha Stadium. For the Netherlands, three-time runners-up in the FIFA World Cup, the difficulties have increased ahead of the match. There is information about the ill-health of the Netherlands players ahead of the crucial match.

Players did not attend the practice session

According to the Indian Express report, the team’s head coach Louis van Gaal has informed that several players of his team are suffering from flu symptoms ahead of the match against USA. Van Gaal has said that it could be worrying if it spreads to the whole squad. It is being told that due to illness, the players of the Netherlands had also left their practice session on Friday. All 11 players did not attend the practice session.

players have been asked to rest

According to media reports, Netherlands team players Frankie de Jong and Maarten de Roon are among the players who are sick due to the weather. The coach of the team has told that I have asked the players who are infected to rest for a day, in my team I communicate with the players and they listen to me. Coach Louis van Gaal has said that the Netherlands team will not underestimate the US under any circumstances.