Frenkie de Jong, out due to injury at Barcelona
FC Barcelona has confirmed a new significant absence in its ranks. Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong is suffering from an injury to the distal biceps of his right leg, according to the club’s report this Thursday after training.
This injury, suffered during the training session, is a major setback for the team led by Hansi Flick. Recovery time is estimated to be between five and six weeks.
De Jong’s absence is a tough blow, especially at this crucial stage of the season.
Club statement
Matches De Jong will miss
The injury will prevent De Jong from participating in at least seven official matches. These include:
The Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atlético de Madrid.
Midfield Adjustment
De Jong’s absence will force Hansi Flick to reconfigure his midfield. The Dutch player was a key piece alongside Pedri in creating plays.
With Pedri already recovered, the German coach will have to look for alternatives. Players like Marc Bernal, Eric García or Marc Casadó could be options to reinforce the double pivot.
The club is also awaiting the recovery of Gavi and Danish defender Andreas Christensen, which adds more complexity to the coach’s planning.
This is De Jong’s second injury of the season. The player already suffered a muscle injury with the Netherlands national team in September.
The Barcelona medical staff will be evaluating the player’s progress in the coming weeks, with the hope that he can rejoin the team in the final stretch of the season.
