Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong suffers knee injury ahead of 2026/27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 6:25 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Barcelona confirmed that midfielder Frenkie de Jong has suffered a knee injury that will keep him sidelined for several weeks. The club announced that De Jong has torn the medial collateral ligament in his right knee, discovered through multiple medical examinations. While surgery is not needed, his absence is a setback for manager Hansi Flick, who counted on De Jong's experience for the season. De Jong has dealt with several fitness issues over the past two seasons, including an ankle problem and a thigh injury last season. Despite his injury, Barcelona is not expected to alter their transfer plans and will proceed with their current midfield options.
- •Frenkie de Jong suffers a torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee.
- •The injury will keep De Jong out for several weeks but does not require surgery.
- •Barcelona does not plan to seek a replacement for the injured midfielder.
- •De Jong has faced various fitness setbacks in the last two seasons.
- •Barcelona is focusing on potential transfers for other players, like Marc Casado.
- 6:25 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona confirm huge Frenkie de Jong knee injury blow
"Barcelona have been dealt an early setback ahead of the 2026/27 season after confirming that midfielder Frenkie de Jong has suffered a knee injury that will keep him out for several weeks.The Spanish ...
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