Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the World Cup for Netherlands.
The defender, who featured as a substitute in the Champions League final last month, had previously missed the final few weeks of the Premier League season with a groin injury.
A Netherlands statement read: “The 24-year-old defender has not recovered sufficiently from a groin injury to take part in the World Cup in a medically responsible manner.
“In consultation with the medical staff, it has therefore been decided that Timber will leave the national team’s pre-camp in New York after the game against Uzbekistan. We’re with you, Jurrien.”
Timber was absent for more than two months after picking up an injury in mid March in a Premier League clash with Everton.
He missed their final seven league games as Arsenal clinched the title, returning as a substitute in the second half of their Champions League final defeat to PSG.
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