Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona’s midfield maestro, is still on the sidelines, chipping away at his recovery from that knee injury he picked up at the World Cup 2026 with the Netherlands. He hasn’t even hit the pitch for Barcelona this season, and the wait is getting real for the Blaugrana faithful.
De Jong Grinds Away at Ciutat Esportiva
The Dutchman has been putting in the grind, recently sharing a carousel of pictures showing him getting after it at the Ciutat Esportiva. His social media update, showing him working hard to get into shape, is definitely a positive sign that his rehab is going to plan. It’s exactly what you want to hear when a key player is out.
November Return on the Horizon?
The big news fans are looking for: when’s he back? The hope is he’ll rejoin full team training right after this current international break. And for game action? Latest estimates are pointing to a potential November return, with the Alaves match in La Liga being floated as his first appearance of the season. Obviously, there’s no room for further setbacks if that timeline is going to stick.
While he’s definitely still got some road ahead before he’s truly match-ready for selection, the positive signs and his determined work are clear. The next crucial step is getting back in with his teammates, and everyone is crossing their fingers for that November comeback.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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