Brobbey Injured, Zirkzee Replaces Him in Netherlands Squad
Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey has withdrawn from the Netherlands national team due to a hamstring injury sustained during the UEFA Nations League match against Germany, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The injury occurred in the first half at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, leading to Brobbey being replaced by debutant Mexx Meerdink.
The Royal Netherlands Football Association confirmed that Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee has been called up to replace Brobbey for the remainder of the international window. Brobbey had been in strong form, scoring a hat-trick for Sunderland in a Premier League match against Manchester City prior to the international break.
His injury is particularly unfortunate as he was included in new Netherlands coach Xavi Hernández's attacking options. The Netherlands will face Serbia on September 27 and Greece on October 1, concluding the international window against Serbia in Eindhoven on October 4.
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