Frenkie de Jong progresses in recovery but still reports pain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:10 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has resumed individual training as he recovers from a knee injury sustained during the World Cup. He participated in controlled running exercises at Ciutat Esportiva on Tuesday. Despite this progress, de Jong informed medical staff of ongoing pain while changing speed, delaying his return to team training. The club remains cautious, recognizing the need for careful management of his recovery to avoid further complications. De Jong's next steps will depend on his knee's response in the upcoming days.
- •De Jong returned to the field for individual training on August 25.
- •He participated in controlled running exercises to assess his knee injury.
- •Despite progress, he experiences pain when slowing down or stopping.
- •Barcelona is managing his recovery cautiously to prevent setbacks.
- •De Jong's injury was diagnosed as a tear to the medial collateral ligament.
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona midfielder makes recovery progress but tells medical staff he is still in pain
"Frenkie de Jong has taken a strong step in his recovery from a serious knee injury, but Barcelona are still waiting for the moment when the midfielder can finally begin working with the squad again.Th...
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