According to journalist Moreto, Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong may have suffered a serious right knee ligament injury and is expected to be out for four months until November.
The season has barely begun, and Flick may already be facing his first major challenge. The Dutch midfielder underwent initial examinations at Barcelona's Sporting City on Monday, and his right knee ligament injury appears to be serious. According to the same source, he could be sidelined for up to four months, with the earliest possible return being November. Barcelona, however, is remaining cautious, stating they will wait for all the test results before issuing a medical statement.
According to reports from AS, Barcelona's medical staff were aware that De Jong was carrying an injury during the final stages of the World Cup. He even played with pain-relieving injections in the last two group stage matches against Tunisia and Morocco, and the match against Morocco went into extra time and went to penalties. However, the Dutch national team doctor did not take De Jong's right knee problem seriously at the time, stating that everything was under control.
Barcelona were alarmed on Monday when Frenkie de Jong arrived at the club early for a medical examination, which was originally scheduled for July 20. During the initial assessment, doctors confirmed a possible ligament injury, and further examinations in the coming days are needed to confirm the final diagnosis and recovery expectations. If de Jong is confirmed to be out for an extended period, Barcelona's transfer plans could be disrupted, particularly regarding the transfer of Casado. The club had been open to Casado's departure, provided they received an offer exceeding €30 million.
