De Jong worries Barcelona

The FC Barcelona is facing a critical situation following the serious injury of Marc Bernal, who will be out of the fields for the rest of the season due to a torn cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left leg. Bernal, who was shaping up to be the ideal substitute in the holding midfielder position under the guidance of Hansi Flick, leaves a significant gap in the center of the field for the Blaugrana team.

However, the club's concern is not only focused on Bernal's absence but also on the complicated situation of Frenkie de Jong. As reported by Sport, the Dutch midfielder, injured since April, has been dealing with a persistent ankle problem on his right leg that has kept him away from the fields. De Jong chose a conservative treatment to avoid surgery and be available for the Euros, but his injury worsened, forcing him to miss the tournament and prolong his recovery.

Recovery was expected, but doubts grip the club

Barcelona expected to rely on De Jong as the natural solution in the holding midfielder position, a role that has always been challenging for him. However, the Dutchman's recovery has been slow and worrying. According to sources close to the team, De Jong still experiences issues with his ankle, raising concerns among the coaching staff and board. Despite the player's efforts to strengthen the affected area, doubts persist regarding his ability to fully recover without surgery, which may become inevitable.

With the transfer market about to close, Barcelona is forced to consider external alternatives if De Jong cannot reach full fitness. Uncertainty about his health status has triggered alarms within the club, potentially leading to a last-minute move to reinforce their midfield.

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