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Barca are considering replacing him from within
Fears have piled up at Barcelona as the start of the new season approaches after medical developments were forced at the expense of technical preparation, leaving Hansi Flick’s coaching staff in a period of waiting and waiting for decisive results.
While the team began their preparations, all eyes remain on what the coming hours will reveal about their star midfielder Frankie de Jong, which could affect the starting calculations.
Date of final diagnosis
The Dutch national team player Frankie de Jong, who is suffering from a knee injury, will undergo tests tomorrow, Friday, which will allow “Barcelona” to make a final diagnosis of his condition, reports the newspaper. Sports.
Hansi Flick and Barcelona received some very bad news regarding Juan Gamper’s return to the sporting city to begin preparations for the 2026-27 season. Although he still had a few extra days off, Frenkie de Jong arrived at the Catalan club’s facilities for a medical after returning from the World Cup with a complaint.
Preliminary examinations have shown that he suffered a serious injury to his right knee.
“The alarm bells went off at the Catalan club with the Dutch international who has had to live with physical problems in recent seasons and has not been able to play consistently as required.
The fluid build-up in the knee has already been reduced and Barcelona intend to make an announcement next Saturday that includes the diagnosis and the months he will be sidelined.
Best and worst case scenario
Barcelona and De Jong face the latest test with the feeling that the Dutchman may have suffered ligament damage in his right knee, but at least he avoided a torn cruciate ligament. However, in the best case scenario, the former Ajax player will return after the international break, which is scheduled to run from September 6 to October 21 in just three months. 2026 of the world
“In the worst case, De Jong could be out for more than four months.”
De Jong played four matches in the current World Championship. And 331 minutes between the group stage and the round of 32, the stage in which Holland lost on penalties to Morocco.
The player has played several matches with a knee brace, and some Dutch media have confirmed that he had to have several local injections to be able to play.
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The solution is within
“The sports management led by Deco has no intention of turning to the market as a ‘response’ to De Jong’s injury. In fact, Barcelona’s sporting officials are still interested in finding a way out for Marc Casado, although the youngster would be happy to stay and could be a good option in midfield.
Mark Bernal and Xavi are the main candidates to accompany Pedri in midfield, although Eric Garcia or Christensen can also play in this position.
He concluded. “Furthermore, the Catalan club have high hopes for Tommy Marquez and the youngster could earn a place in the first team during pre-season.”
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