FC Barcelona will have to do without midfielder Frenkie de Jong for the coming weeks. The Catalans announced this on Thursday evening.
No sooner had Spanish playmaker Pedri returned to fitness than the other playmaker in midfield was ruled out: FC Barcelona announced that Frenkie de Jong has suffered an injury to the lower part of his right hamstring. The Blaugrana also announced the length of his absence: the Dutchman will be out for five to six weeks.
This is obviously bitter news for Barcelona, as de Jong is vice-captain and an absolute fixture in coach Hansi Flick’s team. He has played 19 times in the league, scoring one goal. The 28-year-old has played seven times in the Champions League this season.
In addition to several league games, de Jong will also miss the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atletico, in which FC Barcelona needs a miracle after losing 4-0 in the first leg. He is also likely to miss the Champions League round of 16 against Paris or Newcastle (March 10/11 and 17/18).