Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee was in the midst of a relaxing holiday at Walt Disney World in Florida when he received the unexpected call up to join the Dutch Euro 2024 squad. This call-up came as the Netherlands are facing a mounting injury crisis, with key players Frenkie de Jong and Teun Koopmeiners ruled out
Ian Maatsen
Ian Maatsen, the Chelsea full-back who spent the last season on loan to Borussia Dortmund, received a last-minute call up for Euro 2024 while holidaying on a yacht off the coast of the Greek island of Mykonos. This unexpected turn of events led to Maatsen rushing to early evening training with the Dutch national team
Borussia Dortmund is keen on signing Ian Maatsen on a permanent basis after his impressive loan spell with the club. The 22-year-old full-back played a key role in Edin Terzic’s team, especially during the Champions League knockout matches. Maatsen’s performance has caught the attention of the Dortmund hierarchy, who are eager to extend his stay