Frenkie de Jong selected conservative treatment for knee injury at Barcelona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Barcelona announced that captain Frenkie de Jong has a medial collateral ligament tear and will miss time recovering. De Jong faced criticism for playing through injury during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He has chosen conservative treatment over immediate surgery, prompting concern at Barcelona over potential complications. The club fears a repeat of Ansu Fati's situation, where similar treatment led to extended setbacks. The focus now shifts to ensuring De Jong's recovery proceeds smoothly without needing surgery.
- •De Jong suffered a medial collateral ligament tear.
- •He opted for conservative treatment instead of surgery.
- •Barcelona is concerned about potential complications in recovery.
- •The club fears a repeat of Ansu Fati's injury situation.
- •De Jong played at the World Cup despite injury concerns.
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona fear Ansu Fati repeat as Frenkie de Jong chooses conservative injury treatment
"Barcelona confirmed a couple of days ago that captain Frenkie de Jong had suffered a medial collateral ligament tear that would see him spend time on the sidelines.The Dutchman came under criticism af...
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