Netherlands must bench Van Dijk before Berlin clash in Nations League

A cool evening in Berlin is ahead, but the Netherlands have to play their Nations‑League duel against Germany without captain Virgil van Dijk, because the KNVB association confirmed on Monday that he will miss the November 16th match in Berlin. His absence is a heavy blow for the team, which relied on the experienced defender.

Van Dijk still played for FC Liverpool over the weekend.

He was on the field for the entire duration of the 3‑1 victory against Crystal Palace.

The Dutch national team has to do without its captain in the upcoming Nations‑League matches.

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At the same time, the German DFB eleven is fighting for a place in the knockout round.

Next Friday, the eleven meets Greece in Amsterdam.

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According to the KNVB announcement, striker Brian Brobbey will miss both matches.