Barcelona have been dealt one other harm setback after Frenkie de Jong was recognized with a medial collateral ligament (MCL) tear in his proper knee following his return from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Softfootball understands that the Dutch midfielder performed by ache through the match after preliminary medical assessments steered the harm was solely minor. Nonetheless, additional examinations after his return to Barcelona revealed extra important injury than first anticipated.
Regardless of earlier issues that De Jong might face a spell of as much as 4 months on the sidelines, Barcelona’s medical workers have determined towards speedy surgical procedure. As an alternative, the membership will pursue a conservative rehabilitation programme whereas intently monitoring his progress over the approaching week earlier than making any additional selections.
The newest setback comes months after stories that De Jong was pressured to withdraw from Barcelona coaching due to important discomfort. On the time, early medical assessments pointed to a muscular tear that was anticipated to maintain him out for 5 to 6 weeks.
Barcelona will now hope the conservative remedy plan proves profitable and permits one among their most influential midfielders to keep away from surgical procedure. The membership’s medical workforce is anticipated to reassess his situation commonly earlier than figuring out a timeline for his return to aggressive motion.
