Oranje's Bart Verbruggen in Race Against Time for Japan World Cup Fixture

The Netherlands national team faces a major fitness concern ahead of their World Cup group stage clash against Japan. First-choice goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen is dealing with a hip injury and is considered day-to-day, putting his availability for the crucial fixture in serious doubt. The Dutch camp are monitoring the Brighton & Hove Albion shot-stopper closely, hoping he can recover in time to take his place between the sticks. If Verbruggen fails to prove his fitness, the Netherlands will have...