Joshua Zirkzee Joins Netherlands Squad for European Championship

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has called up forward Joshua Zirkzee to join the 26-man squad for the European Championship, replacing the injured Teun Koopmeiners. Zirkzee's post-season vacation was cut short due to another injury to striker Brian Brobbey. This will be Zirkzee's first appearance for the senior Netherlands team.

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has completed his 26-man squad for the European Championship by calling up forward Joshua Zirkzee. Zirkzee replaces Teun Koopmeiners, who was cut from the squad due to a groin injury earlier in the week.

Koeman initially left the spot vacant but decided to bring the 23-year-old Zirkzee back from his post-season vacation in Florida. The decision came after striker Brian Brobbey sustained a hamstring injury during training at the team's base in Wolfsburg, Germany. Despite his injury, Brobbey remains part of the squad.

Reacting to his call-up, Bologna forward Zirkzee took to Instagram, sharing a joyous photo with the caption, 'When you get the call to leave Disney for the Euros.' This marks Zirkzee's debut for the senior Netherlands squad. He started his career at Bayern Munich's youth academy, had loan spells at Parma and Anderlecht, and was Bologna's top scorer last season, helping the team qualify for the Champions League. The Netherlands begin their Euro 2024 Group D journey against Poland in Hamburg on Sunday.

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