Frenkie de Jong
CM
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May 12, 1997 (29)
Right
5'11"
165 lb
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Facing potential four month absence
de Jong (knee) could be sidelined for close to four months due to a significant knee injury, according to Marca.
Analysis: de Jong returned from the World Cup with the issue and underwent his preseason medical at Barcelona's training center on Monday, with further tests in the coming days expected to determine the severity of the injury and appropriate treatment. No official medical statement has been issued by the club, and the diagnosis remains unconfirmed at this stage. If the more pessimistic timeline holds, the midfielder would not be available until November, missing a significant chunk of the start of the 2026-27 campaign including league matches and Barcelona's opening European fixtures. de Jong is expected to undergo additional evaluation before a clearer recovery timeline is established.
Dealing with knee discomfort
de Jong finished the World Cup carrying discomfort in his right knee but the issue is not considered serious, with Barcelona expecting him to begin preseason without problems after three weeks of rest, according to Barca Universal.
Analysis: de Jong departed the tournament after the Netherlands' penalty shootout defeat to Morocco, having managed his knee discomfort throughout the competition. That said, Barcelona's medical staff are not worried about the issue and are confident the midfielder will be fully available when preseason preparations begin.
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