"The Dutch midfielder is undergoing tests to confirm the nature and the extent of the injury, but according to sources close to the situation, it could be a muscle tear, which could keep him out for four weeks. If the initial diagnosis is confirmed, De Jong could miss up to seven matches across all competitions."
"The injury comes at a particularly frustrating moment for Hansi Flick and Barcelona. For the first time in weeks, the manager had almost a fully fit squad available at his disposal. De Jong's absence leaves a significant gap in midfield just as Pedri had returned to action."
Barcelona captain Frenkie de Jong sustained a hamstring injury during training ahead of the Villarreal La Liga match. Tests indicate a possible muscle tear requiring approximately four weeks recovery. De Jong would miss critical fixtures including Copa del Rey semi-final against Atletico Madrid, Champions League Round of 16 match, and multiple La Liga games against Villarreal, Athletic Club, Sevilla, and Rayo Vallecano. He will also miss the Netherlands international break. The injury timing proves particularly problematic for manager Hansi Flick, who had recently achieved near-full squad availability with Pedri's recent return. Flick must now deploy alternatives like Marc Bernal, Marc Casado, or Eric García to partner Pedri in midfield.
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