A blow to the Netherlands: De Ligt will miss the World Cup due to a back surgery.

A blow to the Netherlands: De Ligt will miss the World Cup due to a back surgery

Defender Matthijs de Ligt has officially been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup. The player underwent surgery to treat an issue with his back. This was necessary after six months of ineffective conservative treatment.

“I’ve done everything I could to recover over the past six months, but surgery was the only solution left,” said de Ligt. “I’m extremely disappointed that I couldn’t help the team. I’ll miss this tournament, but now my focus is on fully recovering. I’ll be back stronger and ready to play again before our fans.”

The loss of the 25-year-old central defender is a serious blow for the Dutch national team’s coaching staff. De Ligt was considered a key player in the defense. His absence will require a rethinking of the team’s playing strategy and finding a suitable replacement during the tournament.

The club’s medical team and the national team are optimistic about the player’s recovery time. It is expected that de Ligt will be able to return to full training by the start of the new season. For de Ligt, this is a difficult but necessary step toward long-term health and a successful career. Fans and experts agree that the player’s quality and leadership skills make it worth taking this step.