Verbruggen was taken off the field in the 67th minute of Monday's 2-1 friendly win over Uzbekistan due to an apparent back injury, according to EPSN.NL.
Analysis:
Verbruggen would have to leave the field Monday after a collision kept him down for some time, continuing for 12 minutes before he was finally taken off. He was able to walk off on his own weight after the apparent back injury, although this will be something to monitor. He is slated to be their starter in net, so an injury just six days ahead of their opener against Japan on Sunday is a major concern. The federation will hope for good news after testing, as he could have been taken off as a precaution, with Mark Flekken a likely replacement for the opener if Verbruggen misses out.
