Frenkie de Jong makes progress in recovery from knee injury

Frenkie de Jong is advancing in his recovery from a knee injury, as he has begun working with the ball at Barcelona. The midfielder has yet to feature this season, but coach Hansi Flick expressed hope for his return post-international break, with Barcelona's next match against Getafe set for October 10th. However, the club is taking a cautious approach to ensure De Jong avoids any relapses. They plan for him to return gradually to full training next month, especially given the length of his absence and the need to regain match fitness.

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