Frenkie de Jong opts against immediate surgery for knee injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:55 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong ruled out immediate surgery for a knee injury sustained during the FIFA World Cup. De Jong, diagnosed with a complete rupture of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee, will pursue conservative treatment before reassessing his condition in three weeks. The decision aims to avoid a lengthy recovery, reminiscent of past injuries to club players. Barcelona officials expressed frustration over the handling of De Jong's injury, particularly regarding the initial diagnosis while he was with the Netherlands. Further examinations will clarify if surgery is necessary.
- •De Jong suffers complete rupture of MCL in right knee.
- •Barcelona evaluates treatment options over next three weeks.
- •Decision comes after frustrations with initial injury handling.
- •Potential surgery could sideline De Jong for five to six months.
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona captain rejects surgery recommendation as club faces anxious injury wait
- 6:55 AMYahoo Sports — Injured Barcelona ace rules out immediate surgery; case to be revisited in three weeks
"Barcelona are taking a cautious approach with Frenkie de Jong after the midfielder suffered a serious knee injury, with both the player and the club deciding against immediate surgery while they evalu...
"Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has decided against undergoing surgery despite receiving that recommendation from the club’s medical staff.According to Mundo Deportivo, the Dutch midfielder has...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 6:05 AMBarcelona captain rejects surgery recommendation as club faces anxious injury wait
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has decided against undergoing surgery despite receiving that recommendation from the club’s medical staff.According to Mundo Deportivo, the Dutch midfielder has...
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 6:55 AMInjured Barcelona ace rules out immediate surgery; case to be revisited in three weeks
Barcelona are taking a cautious approach with Frenkie de Jong after the midfielder suffered a serious knee injury, with both the player and the club deciding against immediate surgery while they evalu...
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