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Not again! Barca star to miss Netherlands' "final showdown"
Xavi's side will have to do without the midfielder in the blockbuster clash in Berlin.
He's out again!
Frenkie de Jong will miss the UEFA Nations League "final" for the Netherlands against Germany in Berlin (Monday from 8:45 PM on the LIVE ticker >>>).
The midfielder is ruled out against the German national team due to back problems. However, the 29-year-old is not expected to be sidelined for Barcelona and Hansi Flick.
The Dutch FA announced that he is only suffering from "minor complaints". As a result, he is returning to Barcelona early.
De Jong had previously injured his knee at the World Cup and was unable to feature for Barcelona until the "Clasico" in October.
Netherlands and Germany battle for quarter-final spot
The Dutch not only face a prestige duel, but a true blockbuster clash against Germany. A single point is all Xavi's side needs to secure top spot in the group and advance to the quarter-finals.
The Netherlands lead League A Group 2 with eleven points following their 7-0 rout of Greece, ahead of Germany and Greece (eight points each).
