Ian Maatsen was forced to cut his luxury holiday in Greece short when he received Ronald Koeman's call to join up with the Netherlands squad for Euro 2024.
The 22-year-old was a surprise omission from the Dutch squad after an impressive six months on loan at Borussia Dortmund, which culminated in a Champions League final.
Maatsen was told the news just three days before battling for club football's biggest prize, which resulted in Real Madrid taking home the crown for a record 15th time.
In an effort to get past the bad news, the Chelsea full-back jetted off to Mykonos with his girlfriend, spending time relaxing on a Yacht worth over £500,000.
However, his brief stint in the sun was cut short when Teun Koopmeiners was forced out of Koeman's squad through injury, with the Dutch coach turning to Maatsen to replace him.
Maatsen is yet to be handed his international debut after playing a multitude of games at numerous youth levels.
But many expected him to be involved in the original Netherlands squad after a formidable stint in the Bundesliga with Dortmund.
The left-back joined the German side in January after struggling to nail down a starting place at the Blues.
During his six months in the yellow and black of Dortmund, Maatsen racked up five goal involvements in all competitions from 23 appearances.
He now joins the Dutch squad in Wolfsburg that has endured a tough start to their summer, despite not even taking to the turf yet.
As well as losing Koopmeiners, Koeman's midfield took another blow when Frenkie de Jong was forced to pull out after failing to recover from an ankle problem.
Rather than bringing in another replacement, Koeman has decided to start the tournament with a cut-down squad of 25 players.
Oranje start their Euros campaign against Poland on Sunday, in a group that also contains World Cup finalists, France, and Austria.
Single-Bone
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f***off,you can't know it all,I know what I look during matches and I will say it again that cucu lack creativity,if Chelsea have that from the left back side,the team will be better and you can't decide who and who will support Chelsea and I say again f***off
He's a utility player. Midfield, wingback, left centre back..Gives 💯! Good to atleast have in the squad you nincompoop!
midestivah
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Can’t you see all the true supporters of Chelsea fc are against his sale, it means you just read news here you actually don’t watch football. You should know the errors he committed which lead to a goal, mention that game. Because I have mentioned to you the game against Madrid he was responsible for those two goals. His errors lead to those two goals and he is sloppy in defense too
you are one of those that only follow livescore,cucu have made 6 error that led to goals last season f***off,how do you determine a true Chelsea fan?hew
Mizinopyz
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how many errors of. cucu led to goals at Chelsea?I need a reply on that
Can’t you see all the true supporters of Chelsea fc are against his sale, it means you just read news here you actually don’t watch football. You should know the errors he committed which lead to a goal, mention that game. Because I have mentioned to you the game against Madrid he was responsible for those two goals. His errors lead to those two goals and he is sloppy in defense too
midestivah
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Please stop supporting Chelsea! I beg you! Sell Cucu-what?? you're so out of your mind. A player that gives you his best at all times, almost always available? Chilwell should be sold rather! Cucu and Maatsen will be formidable.
f***off,you can't know it all,I know what I look during matches and I will say it again that cucu lack creativity,if Chelsea have that from the left back side,the team will be better and you can't decide who and who will support Chelsea and I say again f***off
midestivah
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This guy are you truly a Chelsea fan or you just want to post something? Cucu is miles ahead of this guy and can even perform on the biggest stage, did you watch this guy against Real Madrid? He was no where to be found and his errors lead to those two goals Madrid scored
how many errors of. cucu led to goals at Chelsea?I need a reply on that
dowaciprz
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Clubs congested match timetable are ruining the national team tournaments... loosing de jong is bad but loosing koopminers is worse for the neds
dowaciprz
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Honestly, it is going to be bad for netherlands ... de jong out and koopminers is even worse
Single-Bone
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Hey bro, I am very sure you really understand football. How on earth should Chilwell be left in the squad and Cucurela be sold? Cucurela really showed what he's capable of in this just concluded season.Chilwell is overrated, Maatsen and Cucurela should stay and Chilwell be sold in my opinion which I believe is the sincere truth!!!
Exactly 💯
Kezaciotyz
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Please stop supporting Chelsea! I beg you! Sell Cucu-what?? you're so out of your mind. A player that gives you his best at all times, almost always available? Chilwell should be sold rather! Cucu and Maatsen will be formidable.
Hey bro, I am very sure you really understand football. How on earth should Chilwell be left in the squad and Cucurela be sold? Cucurela really showed what he's capable of in this just concluded season.Chilwell is overrated, Maatsen and Cucurela should stay and Chilwell be sold in my opinion which I believe is the sincere truth!!!
cisailnory
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Congrats Maatsen
junior2501
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onsoranje is fortress in defense
dodbckmn
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They always call England Lions bt l see Netherlands as the true lions 🦁 with even the approval of training shirts
Vuudnpsuz
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This guy are you truly a Chelsea fan or you just want to post something? Cucu is miles ahead of this guy and can even perform on the biggest stage, did you watch this guy against Real Madrid? He was no where to be found and his errors lead to those two goals Madrid scored
the guy is right, cucu as no attacking treat, only know how to defend- but for me the Coach should keep both an sell Chilwell, because he's an injury prone player
Mizinopyz
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Chelsea should keep this guy and sell cucurella,cucu have no attacking ability,his best is to cover up at the midfield,we will be more of a threat to oppositions if another Player can offer what Gusto offers in the absence sof James at the absence of Chillwell in the left back position,cucurella lack that creativity
This guy are you truly a Chelsea fan or you just want to post something? Cucu is miles ahead of this guy and can even perform on the biggest stage, did you watch this guy against Real Madrid? He was no where to be found and his errors lead to those two goals Madrid scored
Single-Bone
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Chelsea should keep this guy and sell cucurella,cucu have no attacking ability,his best is to cover up at the midfield,we will be more of a threat to oppositions if another Player can offer what Gusto offers in the absence sof James at the absence of Chillwell in the left back position,cucurella lack that creativity
Please stop supporting Chelsea! I beg you! Sell Cucu-what?? you're so out of your mind. A player that gives you his best at all times, almost always available? Chilwell should be sold rather! Cucu and Maatsen will be formidable.
Jipaeklmp
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arsenal has no left back and can't buy this guy? arteta why
midestivah
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Chelsea should keep this guy and sell cucurella,cucu have no attacking ability,his best is to cover up at the midfield,we will be more of a threat to oppositions if another Player can offer what Gusto offers in the absence sof James at the absence of Chillwell in the left back position,cucurella lack that creativity
SilverSurfer
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Future looks bright for Maatsen, well deserved…
Tuhlmoyz
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barca should sign maatsen his good
Koabdoptuy
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That's what performance can bring to you, next level, congrats boy..👏👏👏👏💯🔥🔥🔥🔥