Stijn Schaars of the Netherlands poses for a portrait during a photocall prior to a training session in preparation for the Euro 2012 soccer championships in Hoenderloo, May 31, 2012. REUTERS/Robin van Lonkhuijsen/United Photos
(Reuters) - Dutch midfielder Stijn Schaars has given up his bid to be fit in time to play at the World Cup as a persistent knee complaint hinders his progress, Dutch media reported on Tuesday.
The PSV Eindhoven player, who was part of the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 squads, was left out of a group of 20 home-based players that national team coach Louis van Gaal named on Monday for the first of several pre-tournament training camps.
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