Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is expected to miss up to six weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury in training on Thursday, the club confirmed. The setback comes at a key point in the season, with Barcelona competing on multiple fronts and relying heavily on the Dutch international’s influence in midfield. De Jong suffered the injury during a training session with the first team. Following medical evaluation and imaging tests, the club’s medical staff determined that the severity of the hamstring problem would likely keep him out of action for several weeks. While Barcelona have not provided a precise return date, the estimate of up to six weeks suggests he could be unavailable for a significant run of fixtures. The absence of De Jong is a blow for Barcelona’s midfield structure. Known for his composure on the ball, ability to carry possession through the lines, and contribution in both defensive and attacking phases, he has been a central figure in the team’s build-up play. His injury will require the coaching staff to adjust roles and minutes among the remaining midfielders in the squad. Over the next month and a half, Barcelona will have to manage their schedule without one of their most experienced central players. The team’s depth in midfield will now come under closer scrutiny, with opportunities likely to arise for other squad members to step into more prominent roles. De Jong will follow a rehabilitation program overseen by Barcelona’s medical and fitness staff. The plan is expected to be tailored to his recovery progress, with the aim of reducing the risk of recurrence once he returns to full training and match action. The club will monitor his condition closely in the coming weeks, with any potential return date dependent on how he responds to treatment and recovery work. Until then, Barcelona will need to adapt their tactical approach in his absence and look to maintain consistency without one of their regular starters in midfield.
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