Frenkie de Jong has concluded his season at Barcelona due to injury, yet he remains optimistic about representing the Netherlands in Euro 2024.
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The Dutch midfielder had to leave the field during Barca’s loss to Real Madrid in the Clasico, just before the end of the first half.
After a clash with Real Madrid’s Fede Valverde and receiving medical attention on the pitch, De Jong was carried off on a stretcher, showing signs of discomfort.
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De Jong’s 2023-24 season has come to an end. Reports suggest that he will be out of action for approximately five weeks due to another ankle injury.
De Jong expressed his frustration with his fitness issues prior to facing Real Madrid: “I have been dealing with injuries throughout this season. An incident at the start of the season caused discomfort in my ankle for an extended period. The injury in March was another setback.”
De Jong’s season in 2023-24 has concluded. It has been reported that he will be sidelined for about five weeks due to another ankle injury.
De Jong shared his dissatisfaction with his fitness challenges before the match against Real Madrid: “I have been struggling with injuries this season.
At the start of the season, someone landed on my ankle, causing prolonged discomfort. The injury in March was another significant setback.”
De Jong missed a total of two months of play from September to November, followed by another month-long hiatus in March and April. His third ankle injury has landed him back on the treatment table, leaving Barca with only six La Liga matches remaining this season.