Chelsea star one of four key omissions from Netherlands’ Euro 2024 squad as fans say ‘it’s so over’

IAN MAATSEN has been omitted from the Netherlands' Euro 2024 squad.

The Chelsea left-back, who is on loan at Borussia Dortmund, is one of four players left out of the final 26-man squad.

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Ronald Koeman initially named a 30-man provisional list of players but has now cut four players ahead of the tournament.

Maatsen misses out alongside Sparta Rotterdam goalkeeper Nick Olij.

Feyenoord's Quinten Timber, the twin brother of Arsenal defender Jurrien, is also out after battling to recover from a thigh problem.

Atalanta midfielder Marten de Roon is the fourth player omitted following the news he will miss the tournament with a hamstring injury.

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Koeman has included seven Premier League players in his squad, with Liverpool trio Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch all featuring.

However, fans have been left shocked by Maatsen's absence from the final squad list.

Reacting on social media, one supporter wrote: "No Timber and Maatsen it’s so over."

Another added: "Maatsen dropped but Wijnaldum still there."

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A third fan also asked: "How can you leave Maatsen at home?"

One more commented: "Maatsen feels harsh and Timber is so unlucky."

Meanwhile, another supporter said: "Why would Maatsen be dropped? He has been in excellent form recently."

Maatsen has scored three goals and provided two assists in 22 appearances for Dortmund since his January loan move from Chelsea.

The 22-year-old played a key role in their run to Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid.

Netherlands Euro 2024 squad

Justin Bijlow

Mark Flekken

Bart Verbruggen

Nathan Ake

Steven Bergwijn

Daley Blind

Brian Brobbey

Memphis Depay

Virgil van Dijk

Denzel Dumfries

Jeremie Frimpong

Cody Gakpo

Ryan Gravenberch

Lutsharel Geertruida

Frenkie de Jong

Teun Koopmeiners

Matthijs de Ligt

Donyell Malen

Tijani Reijnders

Jerdy Schouten

Xavi Simons

Joey Veerman

Micky van de Ven

Stefan de Vrij

Wout Weghorst

Georginio Wijnaldum

Although he has yet to make his senior international debut, Maatsen has 17 under-21 caps and earned his maiden call-up back in October.

The Netherlands face Canada and Iceland in pre-tournament friendlies next month.

Koeman's side then begin their Group D campaign against Poland on June 16 before clashes with France and Austria.