Barcelona fans have been left uneasy after Frenkie de Jong arrived in Catalunya for a round of injury assessments – www.isagoal.com reports.
The Dutch midfielder cut short his international duty this week following discomfort that forced him off during the Netherlands’ World Cup qualifier against Poland.
According to Conor Laird of GSFN, the 28-year-old wasted no time in heading back to Spain after being released by the national team’s medical staff.
Coach Ronald Koeman explained the situation after the game, stating: “Frenkie warned us that he felt tightness in his glutes, so we didn’t take any risks.”
De Jong’s early exit immediately raised alarm within Barcelona’s camp, given his crucial role in the team’s midfield structure.
He was seen at the Ciutat Esportiva training complex on Saturday morning as doctors prepared to conduct scans and medical checks.
The results of these tests are expected to provide clarity on how serious the injury is and what kind of treatment he will require.
This article was updated 4 hours ago