Very low for the Netherlands. Lieke Martensa new addition to Paris SG and a former Barça player, will miss the rest of the Women’s Euro Cup due to a foot injury, meaning she will no longer be able to play against France in the quarterfinals on Saturday.
“Lieke Martens injured his foot in the match against Switzerland on Sunday, “the Dutch federation (KNVB) said in a statement.” Further analysis has shown that he is no longer possible to play in this European Championship, “it added.
The 29-year-old striker, with 141 caps and 55 goals, was crowned best player at Euro 2017, which “Oranje” won at home.
“This is terrible news for Lieke and for us,” the Netherlands coach said, Mark Parsons. “She has been totally involved with the team during this tournament. It’s a pity that this is how her championship ends,” added the coach.
It was a new blow for the Netherlands after the injury of their goalkeeper and captain, Sari van Veenendaal, and several cases of Covid-19, including of I fear.
Jackie Greenenwho was positive at the start of the tournament, was reunited with the team, but the presence of the star striker Vivianne Miedema on Saturday against France is uncertain, according to Dutch media.
Source: La Verdad
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