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'I Couldn't Feel My Leg': Virgil Van Dijk Suffers Injury Scare In Win vs. Sweden

  • Netherlands ripped Sweden apart 5-1 (Gakpo brace, Brobbey brace, Summerville) to put themselves in control of the group—one more win vs Tunisia and they top it.
  • Virgil van Dijk had a scary moment after a heavy hip blow that left his upper leg numb, but it’s likely a pinched nerve and he expects to be fit; he’ll also break the Netherlands’ World Cup captain appearance record vs Tunisia.
  • Frenkie de Jong admitted a training collision left him hurting but he played through the pain; his ability to train in the coming days is still being assessed.
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