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Brentford youngster Milambo suffers knee injury in Euro U21 qualifier

The Netherlands' Antoni Milambo during the warming-up before the Euro U21 qualifier against Bosnia & Herzegovina
The Netherlands' Antoni Milambo during the warming-up before the Euro U21 qualifier against Bosnia & HerzegovinaČTK / imago sportfotodienst / IMAGO

Brentford midfielder Antoni Milambo suffered a seemingly severe injury during the Netherlands' Euro U21 qualifier against Bosnia & Herzegovina on Friday.

The former Feyenoord midfielder jumped over a tackle before collapsing and grabbing his knee. Milambo was heard screaming in agony after the non-contact injury, which indicates a possible knee ligament injury.

Seven-time Netherlands U21 international Milambo was stretchered off shortly before half-time and replaced by FC Groningen midfielder Jorg Schreuders.

Milambo wasn't the only Oranje player to get forced off with an injury - Como winger Jayden Addai sustained a hamstring injury in the 20th minute and was replaced by AZ talent Ro-Zangelo Daal.

Antoni Milambo grabs his knee after suffering an apparent injury against Bosnia & Herzegovina
Antoni Milambo grabs his knee after suffering an apparent injury against Bosnia & HerzegovinaPro Shots Photo Agency / ddp USA / Profimedia

Eased into Premier League

The 20-year-old Milambo joined Premier League outfit Brentford last summer after spending 11 years at Feyenoord, who reportedly got €20 million for the youth academy product.

Milambo was a starter in the early stages of Brentford's season, but was quickly demoted to a spot on the bench and has played just 68 minutes across all competitions since the start of September.