Barcelona confirms Frenkie de Jong suffers knee injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 4:36 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Barcelona announced that Frenkie de Jong has a tear in the medial collateral ligament of his right knee. The injury occurred during the World Cup 2026, forcing the midfielder to undergo tests that confirmed the severity of the issue. While the club did not specify the length of his absence, reports suggest he could be sidelined for approximately four months. De Jong will miss the beginning of the La Liga season, and his return date remains uncertain as he will be under treatment and medical monitoring.
- •Frenkie de Jong sustained a knee injury during the World Cup 2026.
- •Barcelona confirmed a tear in his medial collateral ligament.
- •De Jong will be out for an estimated four months.
- •He will miss the start of the new La Liga season.
- •Barcelona will monitor his recovery and treatment progress.
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona issue Frenkie de Jong statement and confirm knee injury
"The Dutch star sustained the problem at the World Cup.
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