Barcelona have confirmed the injury timeline for Frenkie de Jong, allowing the team to adjust its midfield plans accordingly.
FC Barcelona’s medical team continues to exercise extreme caution as they manage several key first-team players through their respective rehabilitation programs at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.
With Hansi Flick’s squad preparing for a demanding autumn schedule across both domestic and European competitions, avoiding long-term setbacks remains the top priority for the club’s physical performance staff.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the 29-year-old Dutch international midfielder—who serves as one of Barcelona’s primary team captains—is expected to return to full group training on October 8, immediately following the September international break.
Frenkie De Jong has been sidelined after medical examinations revealed a tear of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee.
Rather than undergoing invasive surgery, the player and club mutually agreed upon a conservative treatment protocol, which is now progressing into its final rehabilitation phases without secondary complications.
The updated timeline confirms that De Jong will miss all of Barcelona’s competitive fixtures throughout the remainder of September, including upcoming league matches against Valencia and Getafe alongside opening Champions League group stage encounters.
While his absence leaves a void in the middle of the park, the medical department refuses to rush his reintegration, insisting that he must achieve complete physical readiness and ball-work conditioning before receiving full competitive clearance.
Should De Jong’s knee continue to respond favorably to increased workload intensity over the next three weeks, his anticipated October return will provide a massive boost for Flick’s midfield setup.
With high-stakes clashes against Real Betis, Paris Saint-Germain, and the season’s first El Clásico against Real Madrid scheduled for late October, having the experienced captain back in match fitness will prove vital to sustaining Barcelona’s operational ambitions on all fronts.
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