Barcelona rocked as star midfielder injured in training – could be out for a month
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Barcelona have been rocked by an injury to Frenkie de Jong in their training session on Thursday. The Dutch midfielder could miss a run of key games for the Blaugrana, which will force Hansi Flick to improvise his plans.
On Thursday, de Jong was unable to finish their training session due to a muscle injury in his hamstring. Barcelona are conducting tests on the injury, but Sport say that they suspect a minor muscle tear. The club are awaiting conclusive results from their tests before reaching any conclusions.
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De Jong may be ruled out for a month of action
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Following the usual prognosis for a minor muscle tear, de Jong would be ruled out for three to four weeks of action. That would likely keep him out until after the March international break. although he could return for the final game or two before the break. He would miss at least five games against Villarreal (H), Atletico Madrid (H), Athletic Club (A), Newcastle United/Paris Saint-Gerrmain (A) and Sevilla (H).
De Jong would also be at risk of missing the return leg against Newcastle or PSG at home, and their final game before the break at home to Rayo Vallecano, which would make it a total of seven games out of action.
More to follow.