Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch will miss the Netherlands' UEFA Nations League quarterfinal matches against Spain due to an injury sustained in the Carabao Cup final. The Royal Dutch Football Association confirmed his withdrawal, stating he is still experiencing symptoms from the injury. His absence places added pressure on coach Ronald Koeman, who will rely on Memphis Depay and Frenkie de Jong for the first leg of the quarterfinals. Depay, returning to the national team, aims to reach a personal milestone by becoming the all-time leading scorer for the Netherlands.
Ryan Gravenberch has left the Oranje's training camp this evening. The midfielder is still suffering from an injury sustained over the weekend that prevents him from playing in the matches against Spain.
In terms of fitness, he is fitter than in the run-up to the European Championship.
The way I saw Memphis in Brazil and the way I see him now, how he has come in and how fresh he looks in training, it does give me confidence for tomorrow.
Memphis Depay, who will lead the attack, is five goals away from becoming his country’s record goalscorer, having not featured for the Dutch team since last year's European Championship.
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