Disappointed Maatsen willing to wait for maiden Netherlands cap

Ian Maatsen is disappointed not to have made the cut for the Netherlands Nations League squad, but is willing to wait it out.

Maatsen, who was initially a surprise omission from the Dutch Euro 2024 squad before he was called up as a late replacement for the injured Frenkie de Jong, was not included by Ronald Koeman in the squad for the fixtures against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Germany.

The left-back, who helped Borussia Dortmund to the Champions League final last season before joining Aston Villa from Chelsea, is yet to feature in a senior game for his nation.

Instead, he is a standout name in the Netherlands Under-21 squad.

And while he is frustrated not to have made the cut for Koeman s selection, the 22-year-old will bide his time.