Soccer Membership Barcelona has reported that Frenkie de Jong won’t play towards Valencia this weekend, as he picked up a muscle harm whereas taking part in for the Netherlands in the course of the worldwide break.
The 28-year-old midfielder limped off within the closing phases of the Netherlands’ 1-1 draw towards Poland final Thursday, leaving the pitch within the 83rd minute. Softfootball understands that he was later dominated out of the squad’s following match towards Lithuania and instantly returned to Barcelona for medical checks.
Right this moment, the Catalan membership launched an replace through their official X deal with:
“The participant Frenkie de Jong has suffered a slight harm to the exterior obturator muscle in his proper leg. His restoration will decide his availability.”
Neither the membership nor the participant is aware of when precisely De Jong will return, and the membership is opting to watch his progress day-to-day. Barcelona are anticipated to watch out with their strategy, and De Jong will definitely miss the journey to Mestalla.
The Dutch worldwide had been an ever-present within the opening weeks of the season, finishing 90 minutes in each of Barça’s league fixtures earlier than the break. His absence now forces head coach Hansi Flick into an early reshuffle of his midfield choices.
De Jong is a key determine in how Barcelona performs, dictating tempo and providing defensive steadiness. With out him, Hansi Flick might should rely extra closely on the likes of Pedri, Gavi, and Marc Casado, particularly with Marc Bernal nonetheless recovering from his long-term harm.
The harm setback comes at a difficult second, with Barcelona juggling home fixtures and making ready for the Champions League group stage opener later this month. For now, the main target might be on De Jong’s restoration, with followers hoping the layoff might be short-lived.
