Frenkie de Jong faces a potentially monthslong layoff after a knee injury sustained during Netherlands training, initially dismissed as minor but later revealed to be serious. Disagreements have emerged between the player and Barcelona over treatment — De Jong prefers conservative rehab focusing on diet and rest, while the club leans toward surgery. His absence coincides with Barcelona’s big move to sign Rodri from Manchester City, adding depth to a midfield already stacked with Pedri, Gavi, and others under Flick. Despite the setback, De Jong remains central to Barcelona’s long-term vision, even as rivals vie for his spot in the lineup.
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