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Frenkie de Jong clarifies knee injury status amid surgery speculation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 4:47 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Frenkie de Jong clarifies knee injury status amid surgery speculation
Summary

Frenkie de Jong addressed concerns about his knee injury on social media, denying any need for surgery. He reported sustaining the injury during the World Cup but initially believed it was minor. Further evaluations in Barcelona revealed more seriousness than expected. De Jong emphasized his commitment to FC Barcelona and his recovery process, stating he is focused on returning to the pitch soon.

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  • •De Jong injured his knee during the World Cup.
  • •Initial assessments deemed the injury small but later showed it was serious.
  • •He confirmed no surgery is needed and is focused on recovery.
  • •De Jong expressed his dedication to Barcelona and his national team.
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  • 4:47 PMYahoo Sports — ‘No need for surgery’ – Frenkie de Jong hits back as Barcelona star reveals truth about his knee injury
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The midfielder has set the record straight.

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