New York, June 9 -- The Netherlands have suffered a major setback ahead of the FIFA World Cup after defender Jurrien Timber was ruled out of the tournament due to a groin injury, the Dutch football federation announced on Monday.

According to ESPN, the 24-year-old Arsenal full-back, who last featured as a substitute in Arsenal's UEFA Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, will leave the Dutch camp following the team's final World Cup warm-up match against Uzbekistan.

"The 24-year-old defender has not recovered sufficiently from a groin injury to take part in the World Cup in a medically responsible manner," the Netherlands said in a statement, according to ESPN.

"In consultation with the medical staff, it has therefore b...