According to Dutch reports, the Liverpool man sustained a hamstring injury while training in Australia.

He is set to undergo scans to determine the full extent of the injury, which comes at a crucial time for him.

Babel missed Holland's Euro 2008 campaign after picking up an ankle injury before the tournament.

The 23-year-old will be hoping to recover in time for the 11 June-11 July World Cup.

Holland open their campaign against Denmark on June 14. They will also face Japan and Cameroon in Group E.