Barcelona hoping to register captain’s absence as a ‘long term’ injury to receive salary space boost

Barcelona hoping to register captain’s absence as a ‘long term’ injury to receive salary space boost The Netherlands’ campaign at the FIFA World Cup was very poor given the quality they possess as they fell short to Morocco early on in the knockouts. For Barcelona, the situation was a bigger negative given how Frenkie de Jong was forced to play through a fitness setback in that poor campaign. As a result of pushing his body when it did not cooperate, the player left the World Cup with a serious knee injury . Initial tests run on him suggested a layoff period of at least four months, leaving Barcelona in a massive fix. Finding purpose where there is none At first glance, there is nothing positive to take away from De Jong’s serious injury just before the new season. Barcelona, however, are hunting for a silver lining and could have one once the final diagnostics on De Jong are run as reported by SPORT . Laporta is looking to find the silver lining. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images) Barcelona are eagerly awaiting the player’s return from vacation so they can run the needed tests and ascertain his time out. If the period is long and he is expected to be out past December, they will look to register it as a long-term absence. If the setback can be registered as a long-term injury, Barcelona can use his salary space to accommodate a new summer signing which will come as a boost for them. For that, however, they must have the player’s approval. A decisive week The Spanish outlet also furthers that Barcelona are eager to reach a final decision on De Jong’s case which has caused severe discomfort in the club’s planning for next season. A crucial week ahead. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Their intent is to close all movements by next week so they can know definitely if they have extra space on the salary bill for registrations. After all, a big part of their transfer plans will depend on the same given De Jong’s massive salary and how much it would save the club to take it off the roster. In addition, Barcelona are also expected to receive compensation of two million from FIFA owing to the player’s injury. The club, however, will not stop at that and will also demand to know exactly why De Jong was pushed to an injury that could have been easily avoided.