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After World Cup Injury: Barca to Miss De Jong For Now

The injury turned out to be worse than initially expected.

After World Cup Injury: Barca to Miss De Jong For Now Photo: © IMAGO / Sports Press Photo

Bitter news for Frenkie de Jong!

The Dutchman sustained a medial ligament tear in his right knee at the World Cup.

According to a press release, his condition will now be monitored. How long he will be unavailable for Barcelona is not yet clear.

No Surgery Needed

On Instagram, the midfielder shared that the injury initially didn't seem that bad, which is why he continued to play. Further examinations then revealed a different picture.

He does not need to undergo surgery.

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