One of Barcelona’s stars is nearing a surgery this season due to incomplete recovery. Barcelona began the season impressively, winning four consecutive matches and leading the league with remarkable performances.
According to Spanish newspaper “Mundo Deportivo,” Dutch international Frenkie de Jong has been sidelined for four months with an ankle injury. Despite his recovery efforts, he continues to experience pain. De Jong, who was injured in last season’s La Liga Clasico, initially chose treatment over surgery.
The club has urged De Jong to play despite the discomfort, but he prefers not to return until he is fully recovered. De Jong remains firm in his decision to wait until he can perform at his best.
The report mentioned that Barcelona’s management has granted De Jong a 15-day period to assess his recovery and determine if he can return to play. If he decides against returning during this period, he will undergo urgent ankle surgery, which could potentially sideline him for the remainder of the season.