Liverpool's Frimpong left out of Dutch World Cup squad
Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong has been excluded from the Netherlands' World Cup squad. The selection features a strong representation from Premier League players, with 15 out of 26 players hailing from England's top flight. Notably, injured Arsenal full-back Jurrien Timber has been included despite not playing since March due to an ankle injury.
- ▪Jeremie Frimpong joined Liverpool in a £29.5m deal last summer.
- ▪The Netherlands' World Cup squad includes 15 Premier League players.
- ▪Injured Arsenal full-back Jurrien Timber was selected for the squad.
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Liverpool's Frimpong left out of Dutch World Cup squadImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Jeremie Frimpong joined Liverpool in a £29.5m deal last summerByBen RamsdaleBBC Sport journalistPublished27 May 2026, 14:41 BSTUpdated 4 minutes agoLiverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong has been left out of the Netherlands' World Cup squad.Ronald Koeman's group is dominated by Premier League players, with 15 of the 26 coming from England's top flight, but there is no place for Frimpong alongside club team-mates Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo.Injured Arsenal full-back Jurrien Timber has been picked despite not having featured for the Gunners since March because of an ankle injury.Timber joins a Premier League heavy defensive room, with six of the seven selected coming from Premier…
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