Frenkie de Jong returns early to Barcelona after withdrawing from Netherlands squad..
Frenkie de Jong has returned to Barcelona earlier than expected after withdrawing from the Netherlands national team due to injury concerns. The 26-year-old midfielder, who has been a crucial part of both Barcelona and the Dutch national team, left the Netherlands squad ahead of their upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers.
De Jong, who had initially been named in the Netherlands’ squad for their matches against France and Gibraltar, experienced discomfort during training. Despite the medical staff’s efforts to manage the issue, it was decided that he would not be risked for the upcoming fixtures. As a result, De Jong cut short his international duty and returned to Barcelona for further assessment and treatment.
Barcelona, having seen a strong season from De Jong, is now focused on ensuring his full recovery ahead of crucial club fixtures in La Liga and European competition. The club will closely monitor his condition as they prepare for a busy period of matches, with De Jong being an integral part of Xavi Hernández’s midfield.
The news of his early departure from the Dutch camp raised concerns among fans, but initial reports suggest that the injury is not serious, and he may be available for club duty shortly. Barcelona will hope that this is just a precautionary measure and that De Jong will recover quickly to avoid a longer-term absence.
De Jong’s absence from the Netherlands squad has been a blow to head coach Ronald Koeman, who will now need to adjust his plans for the team’s upcoming fixtures. However, De Jong’s priority remains his recovery and return to full fitness, ensuring that he can continue to play a key role for both his club and country in the future.
