Barcelona captain set for crucial medical assessment after World Cup injury – report

Barcelona captain set for crucial medical assessment after World Cup injury – report Barcelona are closing in on a crucial decision regarding Frenkie de Jong’s injury, with the Dutch midfielder set to return to the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper in the coming days for further medical assessment. According to SPORT , the Barcelona midfielder will undergo another round of evaluations before the club’s medical staff and the player jointly decide on the most suitable treatment plan.  The latest Barcelona news comes after De Jong returned from the 2026 FIFA World Cup carrying a knee problem that worsened during the Netherlands’ campaign. Although the initial outlook remains concerning, Barcelona have already received one significant piece of encouraging news as they continue to monitor one of Hansi Flick’s most important players. Frenkie de Jong to undergo more medical assessment Frenkie de Jong’s injury has been one of the biggest concerns for Barcelona since the midfielder returned from international duty. De Jong played the final two matches of the Netherlands’ World Cup campaign despite experiencing considerable discomfort in his right knee.  Frenkie de Jong played the World Cup with a knee injury. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) Following the tournament, he reported to the Ciutat Esportiva on the opening day of Barcelona’s pre-season, where club doctors immediately examined the affected knee. Medical staff initially identified an injury, but the level of swelling prevented them from completing every necessary test.  Once the inflammation reduced, further examinations confirmed that the problem was more serious than first hoped. However, the biggest positive for Barcelona was that doctors ruled out any major damage to the knee ligaments, avoiding what could have been a far longer spell on the sidelines. The Dutch international was subsequently advised to continue his holiday while following conservative treatment and allowing the knee to rest before returning for a final assessment later this week. Barcelona expect lengthy absence De Jong could be out for three to four months. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images) The latest Barcelona injury news suggests De Jong is expected to miss between three and four months , meaning he is likely to sit out the opening phase of the new campaign. Once he returns to the training ground, Barcelona’s medical department and the midfielder will agree on the next stage of his rehabilitation programme before confirming the definitive treatment strategy. Despite losing one of the team’s most influential players, Hansi Flick is not expected to receive a replacement in the current transfer window. The report states that Barcelona have no intention of signing another midfielder despite Frenkie de Jong’s injury, with the club continuing to trust the existing options already available in the squad. At the same time, Barcelona’s sporting department is maintaining its plan regarding Marc Casado, with the midfielder still expected to leave the club on loan or in a permanent transfer if the right opportunity arrives.