The report says Wijnaldum shared images from a gym session on 26 June, showing a varied programme rather than a token fitness update. The exercises reportedly included weighted crunches, cable pulldowns, planks, single-leg push-ups and treadmill running.
That detail matters. For a midfielder whose game has long relied on stamina, balance and the ability to cover ground, preparation is not simply about looking fit. It is about preserving the physical standards required to influence matches at the highest level.
Recovery also featured in the session, with Wijnaldum pictured resting after the workout. That is a reminder that elite conditioning extends beyond the hardest part of the day.
Wijnaldum built a reputation during his Liverpool years for disciplined preparation and consistency. His best football was often rooted in reliability: arriving in the right areas, helping his team control midfield and maintaining his intensity deep into matches.
The report also points to a carefully managed approach to nutrition and hydration during that period. Whether at club level or away with the national team, those habits can help prolong a career when natural explosiveness begins to fade.
A return to the Netherlands squad is not guaranteed. Selection will depend on form, tactical needs and the competition for midfield places, while the 2026 World Cup remains a distant target rather than an expectation.
For now, Wijnaldum’s answer is action rather than public frustration. The next international window-and his performances for Al-Ettifaq-will provide the clearest indication of whether this training routine can become a genuine route back to the Dutch setup.