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 an injury to the distal biceps of his right leg, after re-injuring it during training this Thursday.
The Blaugrana club estimates a recovery time of between five and six weeks, a hard blow for the team led by Hansi Flick at a crucial moment of the season.Matches De Jong will miss
The injury will prevent De Jong from participating in at least seven official matches, including important commitments:
The Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atlético de Madrid.Midfield Adjustment
De Jong’s absence will force Flick to reconfigure his midfield, where the Dutchman was a key piece alongside Pedri in creating plays. With Pedri already recovered, the German coach will have to look for alternatives such as Marc Bernal, Eric García or Marc Casadó to reinforce the double pivot.
The technical staff is also awaiting the recovery of Gavi and Danish defender Andreas Christensen, which worsens the situation in the team’s planning.
This is De Jong’s second injury this season, as he suffered a muscle problem 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.
