Barcelona Confirm Frenkie de Jong Suffers Knee Ligament Injury
Barcelona have confirmed that midfielder Frenkie de Jong has suffered a tear in the medial collateral ligament (MCL) of his right knee, dealing a significant blow to the club ahead of the new season.
The Spanish giants released an official medical update confirming the nature of the injury after the Dutch international underwent assessment by the club’s medical staff.
In a statement, Barcelona said: “Frenkie de Jong is suffering from a tear in the medial collateral ligament of his right knee. It has been agreed that the player will continue under medical treatment and monitoring, pending his progress over the coming week.”
The club has not provided a specific timeline for De Jong’s return, opting instead to closely monitor his recovery before determining the next steps in his rehabilitation.
The injury raises concerns for Barcelona, as De Jong remains one of the team’s most influential midfielders. Known for his composure on the ball, vision, and ability to dictate play, the Netherlands international is considered a key figure in the club’s plans for the 2026/27 campaign.
Medical staff will evaluate his condition over the coming days to determine whether conservative treatment will be sufficient or if a longer recovery period will be required.
Barcelona supporters will now await further updates, hoping the injury proves less severe than initially feared and that De Jong can make a swift return to action.
The club is expected to provide another medical report once his progress has been assessed later this week.
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