Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber Included in Netherlands’ 2026 World Cup Squad Despite Injury

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has named Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber in his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even though Timber has been sidelined with an ankle injury since March. Fifteen of the selected players ply their trade in the English Premier League, led by Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk alongside Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo. Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven and Chelsea prospect Jorrel Hato also feature among the defensive picks. Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong was a surprise omission, leaving Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries as the only non-Premier League defender in the squad. Sunderland’s Robin Roefs earns a maiden senior call-up alongside Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen and Bayer Leverkusen’s Mark Flekken in goal. In midfield and attack, Koeman balances youth and experience with names like Frenkie de Jong, Memphis Depay, Brian Brobbey and Crysencio Summerville forming a blend that aims to power the Dutch to a deep World Cup run.

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