Yahoo Sports reports: Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen was held out of training Wednesday, two days after hurting his hip in a collision during a tune-up match with Uzbekistan, leaving his status in question for the team's World Cup opener against Japan this weekend. The 23-year-old Verbruggen is the first-choice goalkeeper for Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman. The Brighton standout was replaced by Mark Flekken in the 2-1 win over Uzbekistan, while Robin Roefs also is on the World Cup roster.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 10, 2026 7:57 PM
Netherlands keeper Bart Verbruggen day-to-day with hip injury ahead of World Cup game against Japan
Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen was held out of training Wednesday, two days after hurting his hip in a collision during a tune-up match with Uzbekistan, leaving his status in question for the team's World Cup opener against Japan this weekend. The 23-year-old Verbruggen is the first-choice goalkeeper for Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman. The Brighton standout was replaced by Mark Flekken in the 2-1 win over Uzbekistan, while Robin Roefs also is on the World Cup roster.
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