Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman will not call up a replacement for suspended captain Virgil van Dijk ahead of a vital trip to Germany on Monday, but was left perplexed by the defender's sending off in the 1-1 Nations League draw with Hungary.

Suspended Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk will not travel with the squad for Monday's Nations League match in Germany after opting for extra rest in preparation for a busy period with Liverpool, the Dutch FA said on Saturday.

Virgil van Dijk was dismissed for two yellow cards as the Netherlands drew 1-1 with Hungary in the Nations League - and will miss the crunch game against Germany on Monday