Lutsharel Geertruida
25-Year-Old
Sunderland
Premier
Joins Netherlands squad
Geertruida has been called up to the Netherlands' World Cup squad as a replacement for the injured Jurrien Timber, according to the federation.
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Geertruida's call-up is a reward for a strong season with Sunderland in the Premier League, with the versatile defender capable of operating at right-back or center-back, giving coach Ronald Koeman valuable flexibility in his defensive options. His inclusion brings the Dutch squad back to 26 players at their base camp in Kansas, and while the circumstances of his call-up are unfortunate given Jurrien Timber's injury, Geertruida now has the opportunity to make an impact on the biggest stage of his career. His ability to cover multiple positions across the backline makes him a practical and reliable solution for a Netherlands side with genuine ambitions of going deep in World cup.
Geertruida's call-up is a reward for a strong season with Sunderland in the Premier League, with the versatile defender capable of operating at right-back or center-back, giving coach Ronald Koeman valuable flexibility in his defensive options. His inclusion brings the Dutch squad back to 26 players at their base camp in Kansas, and while the circumstances of his call-up are unfortunate given Jurrien Timber's injury, Geertruida now has the opportunity to make an impact on the biggest stage of his career. His ability to cover multiple positions across the backline makes him a practical and reliable solution for a Netherlands side with genuine ambitions of going deep in World cup.
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Keen to stay in England
Geertruida wants to stay in the Premier League for the foreseeable future, according to Football Insider.
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The 25-year-old center-back spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Sunderland, but he's under contract at RB Leipzig and is expected to return to Germany. In the event the Black Cats don't sign the 25-year-old to a permanent deal, Geertruida might have a shot at staying in the Premier League anyway since he's one of the options Everton are considering to strenghten their defensive line over the summer.
The 25-year-old center-back spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Sunderland, but he's under contract at RB Leipzig and is expected to return to Germany. In the event the Black Cats don't sign the 25-year-old to a permanent deal, Geertruida might have a shot at staying in the Premier League anyway since he's one of the options Everton are considering to strenghten their defensive line over the summer.