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Some early team news: Frenkie de Jong is a doubt for the Netherlands after colliding with Quinten Timber, who came on as a substitute in a 2-2 draw against Japan in Texas, and is definitely out with mild concussion.
Ronald Koeman was not happy, as these quotes suggest: “There was a collision which caused a light concussion, so Quinten will not play this match. After this match, he might be ready.
The mid-west charm in Kansas City is a reminder that the US is more than what you see on the news. The extreme weather’s tough, though. Last Saturday brought heat and high levels of humidity in the afternoon, then tornado warnings in the evening. It’s quite hard not to eat meat here. It feels like chicken is the vegetarian option. Are people interested in the football? It’s mixed. The USMNT’s opening game was on in our hotel lobby. A group of Americans were watching baseball on another TV and occasionally came over to check the score. But then I’ve just met a Chelsea fan during the Mexico v South Korea game. He knew his football. Jacob Steinberg
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