Frenkie de Jong weighs knee surgery as recovery from ligament injury stalls

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong remains sidelined due to a lingering knee ligament injury. After six weeks of conservative treatment, the Dutch player shows little progress and continues to experience pain during recovery attempts. While Barcelona management prefers a surgical intervention, De Jong currently aims to exhaust alternative recovery paths. A decision on potential surgery is expected to occur following the international break. Should he proceed with surgery by the end of September, medical projections suggest he would remain out of action until April. The club has bolstered its midfield depth to compensate for his absence by signing Rodri from Manchester City and promoting Brian Farinas to the first team.

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