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.
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