Frenkie de Jong nears return to FC Barcelona training

Frenkie de Jong is nearing a return to training with FC Barcelona following a knee injury, though bad weather has caused minor delays in his reintegration. While he was expected to join group training sessions recently, heavy rainfall and weather warnings in parts of Spain forced some training activities to move indoors or be modified.

Reports indicate that De Jong has been performing individual exercises alongside teammates such as Raphinha. Although he is progressing through the recovery stages, he is not expected to be ready for official match selection for another two to three weeks.

His return is viewed as a significant boost for manager Hansi Flick, providing additional depth to a midfield that has been strengthened by the arrival of Rodri. The player's availability will be crucial as Barcelona faces a demanding schedule in La Liga.