Barcelona: FC Barcelona on Sunday confirmed Frenkie de Jong's injury. The 23-year-old underwent tests and they have revealed an injury to the midfielder's right leg.
"The clinical follow-up on Frenkie De Jong has uncovered an injury in the soleus of his right leg. The evolution of the injury will condition the player's availability," Barcelona said in an official statement.
De Jong had started for Barcelona during their return to La Liga action in the 4-0 victory over Mallorca on June 13, but he ended up missing the subsequent clash against Leganes and the 0-0 draw against Sevilla.
The midfielder had joined the club during last summer and has become a key member of the side during 2019/20 campaign.
He has made 38 appearances in all competitions for Barcelona this season and has missed only three matches.
De Jong has managed to score two goals as well in this season.
Meanwhile, right back Sergi Roberto is also expected to sit out of Barcelona’s clash with Athletic at the Camp Nou on Tuesday but could be fit in time for Saturday’s trip to Celta Vigo.
The 28-year-old started Barca’s first two games since La Liga restarted but was forced out off the game against Sevilla due to a rib injury.
Manager Quique Setien has said he’s unsure how long Roberto will be out for but it seems he will not be risked on Tuesday.
As per a report, Barca won’t rush Roberto back and “will give him as much time as he needs” to fully recover as they don’t want him to suffer a recurrence.
Nelson Semedo should therefore continue on Tuesday. The Portugal international made his first start since La Liga resumed against Sevilla and put in a good performance.
Barcelona are currently at the top of the La Liga standings and are three points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid.
Real Madrid will take on Real Sociedad later today.
