The Netherlands confirm that defender Jurrien Timber is ruled out of their World Cup campaign due to a groin injury. Multiple outlets report that Timber has not recovered sufficiently after suffering the problem earlier in the year and has been unable to return to full fitness. The Netherlands decide, in consultation with their medical staff, that Timber will leave the national team’s pre-camp, effectively ending his involvement ahead of the tournament. The decision is presented as a choice not to take additional injury risk. Alongside Timber’s absence, the Netherlands call up Lutsharel Geertruida as cover for the defensive squad. Meanwhile, BBC Sport notes that Brazil’s Neymar is making progress from a separate injury, though this is not directly linked to Timber’s situation. Across reports, the shared focus is the Netherlands’ injury setback and their subsequent squad adjustment ahead of the World Cup.