A strong blow to Barcelona… De Jong’s injury and his absence for 6 months

Spanish club Barcelona announced that its Dutch midfielder, Frenkie de Jong, suffered a tear in the inner lateral ligament of his right knee.
Barca’s announcement came after its player underwent medical examinations following his return from participating with the Netherlands national team in the 2026 World Cup, amid press reports talking about the possibility of the player being absent for a long period of up to six months.
Barcelona indicated that the player will continue treatment and undergo medical follow-up, while monitoring the development of his condition during the coming weeks.