Frenkie de Jong faces up to four‑month layoff after knee injury at Barcelona

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong returned to the club's Ciutat Esportiva on Monday for the compulsory medical examinations ahead of the 2026/27 pre‑season. Spanish daily Marca reported that doctors discovered a serious knee injury, though a definitive diagnosis is still pending pending additional tests.

The club warned that the injury could keep de Jong out of action for as long as four months, meaning he may miss the start of the La Liga campaign and possibly not be fit until November. Barcelona has not released an official statement while further examinations are scheduled.

The 29‑year‑old Dutch international has a recent history of injuries – muscle and ankle problems that previously kept him sidelined for months – heightening concerns over his availability for the upcoming season.