Holland coach Dick Advocaat has ruled Clarence Seedorf out of their opening match of Euro 2004.
An examination of the hamstring injury picked up against the Republic of Ireland has revealed that Seedorf has not torn the muscle but the tendon is strained, and he is almost certain to miss the clash with Germany on June 15 in Porto.
"I am sure that I cannot use him for at least a week," Advocaat said.
The AC Milan midfielder should be available to take part in Holland's final two Group D games against Latvia and the Czech Republic.
Filed by James Boylan
