Frenkie de Jong suffers MCL tear, blames Netherlands medical staff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:10 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Frenkie de Jong has confirmed a tear of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his right knee, sidelining him for five to six months. The Barcelona midfielder believes the injury escalated due to miscommunication from the Netherlands national team medical staff, who assured him the issue was minor during the FIFA World Cup. After experiencing persistent discomfort, De Jong continued to play until returning to Barcelona, where further examinations revealed the severity of the injury. He is set to begin conservative treatment while remaining under medical supervision for recovery.
- •De Jong will miss the first half of the 2026/27 season.
- •Barcelona confirmed the injury after tests at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.
- •De Jong felt misled by Netherlands medical staff during the World Cup.
- •Conservative treatment will begin while recovery is monitored.
- 6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona star blames national team after devastating injury setback
"Barcelona have been dealt a major setback ahead of the new season after confirming that Frenkie de Jong has suffered a tear of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his right knee, with fresh report...
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