"First-team player Frenkie de Jong sustained an injury to the distal biceps of his right leg during this morning's training session. Medical tests have confirmed that the expected recovery period will be approximately five to six weeks."
"The midfielder will therefore miss both legs of Barcelona's Champions League last 16 match as well as the second leg of the Copa del Rey tie with Atletico. Hansi Flick will also have to cope without De Jong for La Liga matches against Villarreal, Athletic Club, Sevilla and Rayo Vallecano."
Barcelona confirmed that midfielder Frenkie de Jong sustained a distal biceps injury to his right leg during a training session. Medical tests determined his recovery period will span approximately five to six weeks, potentially keeping him out until early April. De Jong's absence will impact Barcelona's fixture schedule significantly, causing him to miss both legs of the Champions League last 16 tie and the second leg of the Copa del Rey match against Atletico Madrid. Manager Hansi Flick must also manage without the midfielder for several La Liga matches against Villarreal, Athletic Club, Sevilla, and Rayo Vallecano during this period.
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