De Jong set to miss months for Barcelona with MCL tear
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong suffered a knee ligament injury that is expected to sideline him for the start of the new season and potentially for several months. This injury setback comes as Barcelona prepares for their upcoming fixtures in LaLiga. The club will need to adjust their strategies without De Jong's contributions in midfield. Further updates on his recovery timeline are anticipated as the injury is assessed.
- •Frenkie de Jong has a torn MCL in his knee.
- •He will miss the start of the new LaLiga season.
- •Barcelona will have to adjust their lineup without him.
- •Further updates on De Jong's status are expected.
- 6:26 PMESPN Soccer — Barça's De Jong (MCL tear) could miss months
"Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong will miss the start of the new season and could be set for months on the sidelines with a knee ligament injury.
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