Barcelona confirm huge Frenkie de Jong knee injury blow

Barcelona have confirmed that midfielder Frenkie de Jong has torn the medial collateral ligament in his right knee, ruling him out for several weeks ahead of the 2026/27 season. The Spanish club announced the injury on July 25, 2026, noting that the Netherlands international will not require surgery. De Jong will instead undergo a rehabilitation program with the aim of returning to action as soon as possible.