Justin Kluivert will miss the Netherlands’ next match against Lithuania after picking up a calf injury against Poland on Friday. He left the squad and returned to AFC Bournemouth to start treatment, as posted on the Netherlands official X account. The Netherlands drew 1-1 with Poland, as reported by SoftFootball. Bournemouth will manage his rehab and give updates when ready.
The Dutch winger has had a stop-start season. He already missed Bournemouth’s season opener against Liverpool in August due to a calf problem picked up in pre-season. He also sat out three matches in April after muscle overload following Bournemouth’s FA Cup loss to Manchester City. Manager Andoni Iraola has stressed caution throughout.
The winger’s absence comes at a critical time for Bournemouth, who have struggled in recent matches. His injury follows a tough run for the Cherries, including the 3-1 loss against Manchester City and the 4-0 loss against Aston Villa, as reported by SoftFootball.
Kluivert gradually returned to training after missing pre-season games. He started light sessions in late August. Later, he made the bench against Wolves before regaining full match fitness. The manager has been careful to avoid rushing him back.
Iraola has repeatedly said Kluivert is vital to Bournemouth. The club wants him fully fit for the run-in. His pace, dribbling, and attacking flair are key for the team.
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Now, Kluivert will focus on recovery. Fans hope he will return to action soon. Both Bournemouth and the Netherlands will miss his influence on the pitch in the short term.
