ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – SEPTEMBER 04: Denzel Dumfries of Netherlands stands for the national anthem prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Netherlands and Poland at De Kuip on September 04, 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Inter wing-back Denzel Dumfries is set to leave the Netherlands national team camp and return to Italy ahead of the Derby della Madonnina between the Nerazzurri and city rivals Milan next weekend, according to various outlets on Friday afternoon.
Dumfries leaves the Netherlands and returns to Inter
Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman confirmed on Thursday that Dumfries was a doubt for his nation’s World Cup qualifier against Poland on Friday evening, and that he had been due to discuss the situation with his medical staff later in the day.
Now, according to reports from Sky Sport Italia and La Gazzetta dello Sport, Dumfries is set to leave the Netherlands camp and return to Milan on precautionary grounds. The Dutchman is expected to be back at his club’s training ground on Saturday.
According to Sky Sport Italia, Dumfries has been struggling with pain in his left ankle after a knock in training on Tuesday.
There is, however, optimism that the Inter wing-back should be available in time to face Milan in Serie A next Saturday, though.
