Chelsea-Bound Striker Emegha Joins Netherlands Squad for Crucial Matches

In a significant development, RC Strasbourg striker Emmanuel Emegha has been called up to the Netherlands senior national team for the first time. The 22-year-old forward, who has signed a pre-agreement to join Chelsea in the summer of 2026, will join the Dutch squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Poland and Lithuania.

The decision to include Emegha in the Netherlands team was made by head coach Ronald Koeman due to the uncertainty surrounding the fitness of Ajax's Wout Weghorst, who is not fully recovered from an injury. Emegha, who has previously represented the Netherlands at various youth levels, will now have the opportunity to make his senior international debut in the crucial World Cup qualifying matches.

Emegha has been in impressive form for Strasbourg this season, despite missing several games due to hamstring issues. He has managed to score six goals and provide two assists in just seven appearances across all competitions. The young striker's standout performance, including a brace in his recent return to the starting lineup, has now earned him a well-deserved call-up to the Netherlands national team.