Frenkie de Jong and Barcelona
Friday
Frenkie de Jong has publicly criticised false reports about his fitness and attitude as tensions around his Barcelona rehabilitation resurface. The midfielder confirmed he suffered a medial collateral ligament tear at the World Cup and chose conservative treatment instead of surgery.
Barcelona sources expect De Jong’s recovery could extend until around November and have doubts about progress so far. The Dutchman also strongly denied refusing to play against Atletico Madrid last season, saying reports questioning his commitment make him angry and irritated.