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Barcelona's De Jong Faces Serious Knee Injury, Out Four Months

7/15/2026

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Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong arrived Monday for routine exams at the club’s training centre, where assessments flagged a serious knee injury that could sideline him for four months.
De Jong featured in every Netherlands match at the 2026 World Cup, including the 1-1 draw with Morocco that went to penalties.
Barcelona has not issued a statement and warns his absence will be a blow ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong arrived Monday for routine exams at the club’s training centre, where assessments flagged a serious knee injury that could sideline him for four months.
De Jong featured in every Netherlands match at the 2026 World Cup, including the 1-1 draw with Morocco that went to penalties.
Barcelona has not issued a statement and warns his absence will be a blow ahead of the 2026-27 season.