Barcelona were dealt a cruel blow at the start of pre-season when it emerged that captain Frenkie de Jong had suffered a medial collateral ligament tear.
The Dutchman, who played through the injury at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, possibly aggravating it, is expected to be out for four to five months.
De Jong opted against surgery and chose to go with conservative treatment to give him the best chance of returning to the pitch as early as possible.
Regardless, for Barcelona and Hansi Flick, he is set to be a huge miss, as the club not only lose one of the best midfielders but also a leader on the pitch.
Now, according to Gonzalo Tortosa on El Chiringuito TV, the Catalan club are exploring midfield options to replace the injured Dutchman.
#club #regardless
The Dutchman, who played through the injury at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, possibly aggravating it, is expected to be out for four to five months.
De Jong opted against surgery and chose to go with conservative treatment to give him the best chance of returning to the pitch as early as possible.
Regardless, for Barcelona and Hansi Flick, he is set to be a huge miss, as the club not only lose one of the best midfielders but also a leader on the pitch.
Now, according to Gonzalo Tortosa on El Chiringuito TV, the Catalan club are exploring midfield options to replace the injured Dutchman.
#club #regardless
3 months ago
