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Frenkie de Jong sidelined with torn knee ligament, Barcelona face months without midfield star

FC Barcelona announced that midfielder Frenkie de Jong has suffered a torn medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his right knee, an injury incurred while playing for the Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup. Initial medical assessments described the problem as minor, but further examinations after his return to Barcelona revealed a more serious tear. The club confirmed that surgery is not required at this stage and that De Jong will undergo conservative treatment under close medical supervision. His progress will be monitored in the coming weeks.

De Jong posted on Instagram that doctors originally told him the injury would not worsen if he kept playing, adding, "The only challenge was playing with some pain." He later said the later tests showed the damage was worse than first thought. Barcelona will start their La Liga title defence on 23 August against Elche without him, and coach Hansi Flick will have to adjust the midfield. The club also indicated it will seek FIFA’s compensation mechanism for a player injured while on national‑team duty.

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