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Malen sidelined for Netherlands duty with injury
·20 September 2026·2h ago

Malen sidelined for Netherlands duty with injury

Source: Roma News

Donyell Malen will miss the Netherlands' upcoming Nations League fixtures due to a physical problem, joining Wesley and Bryan Cristante on the injury absentee list during the international break. The Roma forward had been included in Xavi's squad for the Oranje but is forced to withdraw and will remain in Italy rather than join the national team camp.

Malen has been a standout performer in Roma's opening to the 2026-27 season under Gian Piero Gasperini. His condition will be monitored over the coming days, though no further details have emerged about the nature of the injury or the expected recovery timeline. The club will be able to track his progress directly during the international window.

The withdrawal adds to Roma's injury concerns ahead of the resumption of club football. Wesley declined his Brazil call-up and Bryan Cristante pulled out of Italy's squad, both citing physical issues.

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Roma's injury crisis has deepened during the international break, with three key players ruled out of their respective national team duties. Donyell Malen has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad for upcoming Nations League matches due to an injury sustained in recent days, joining teammate Wesley and Bryan Cristante on the absentee list. Malen will remain at Trigoria for assessment by Roma's medical staff, with Xavi Hernandez calling up Mexx Meerdink as his replacement in the Dutch squad. The Roma forward had featured in the club's recent 2–2 draw against Inter, though no further details have emerged about the nature or extent of his problem.

Wesley's withdrawal centres on a right thigh muscle strain, confirmed by the Brazilian Football Federation. The defender completed the full 90 minutes against Inter but was subsequently ruled out of three friendlies—two against Australia and one against India—as part of Carlo Ancelotti's squad plans. Wesley will be monitored at Roma's training base rather than join the Seleçao at their camp, with Monaco's Vanderson called in as replacement. GialloRossi.net reports this marks his second muscle injury with Brazil in recent months, having previously suffered a left thigh strain in June. Meanwhile, Bryan Cristante has been withdrawn from Italy's squad, with Samuelle Ricci taking his place at Coverciano.

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Non solo Wesley e Cristante, Donyell Malen non raggiungerà il ritiro dell’Olanda. L’attaccante della Roma non prenderà parte ai prossimi impegni di Nations League a causa di un problema fisico, riporta Gianluca Di Marzio. Il centravanti giallorosso era stato inserito da Xavi nella lista dei…

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Donyell Malen has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad for upcoming Nations League matches due to an injury, the Dutch federation confirmed. The Roma forward will remain at the club's Trigoria training ground during the international break. Malen's absence follows similar withdrawals from Wesley and Bryan Cristante, who have also been ruled out for their respective national teams. Xavi Hernandez has called up Mexx Meerdink as Malen's replacement in the Dutch squad. The injury setback comes after Malen featured in Roma's recent 2–2 draw against Inter. The club's medical staff will assess him over the coming days, though the federation provided no further details on the nature or extent of the problem. For coach Gian Piero Gasperini, this marks the third injury-related withdrawal on the eve of the international window. Wesley was excluded from Brazil's squad and replaced by Vanderson, while Cristante will miss Italy's camp at Coverciano, with Samuele Ricci taking his place in the Italian squad. Former Roma player Justin Kluivert also withdrew from the Netherlands squad due to injury, with Guus Til called in as his replacement.

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