Frenkie de Jong faces lengthy spell on the sidelines with knee ligament tear
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been diagnosed with a medial collateral ligament tear in his right knee, forcing the Dutch international onto the sidelines for an extended rehabilitation period.
Club medical staff confirmed the severity of the issue following his return from international duty, where he aggravated the joint.
Although avoiding surgery for now, the playmaker faces months of recovery, dealing a major blow to Hansi Flick’s tactical plans.
