Frenkie de Jong injury news

The player Frenkie de Jong has suffered a slight injury to the external obturator muscle in his right leg. His recovery will determine his availability.  

The Dutch international midfielder has made two appearances in a Barça shirt in 2025/26 so far, playing all 90 minutes in the 3-0 away at Mallorca on the opening day of the league season. De Jong also started Barça’s last game before the international break, the 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano in Vallecas. 

De Jong was in the starting XI for the Netherlands’ 1-1 draw against a Poland side containing his team mate Robert Lewandowski. He was substituted in the 83rd minute of that game with injury ending his stay with the national side. 

 

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