🤕Serious injury: Barça issue De Jong medical update | OneFootball

The medical department has confirmed bad news following the tests carried out on Frenkie de Jong. Clinical evaluations have revealed that the midfielder has suffered a tear of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his right knee.

Conservative treatment for the midfielder

After assessing the severity of the injury, the club’s medical staff and the player have mutually agreed to opt for conservative treatment. This means the player will avoid surgery in the initial phase of his rehabilitation.

Recovery timeline under supervision

The recovery process will be carried out intensively under the strict supervision of the institution’s medical staff. The daily progress of the Dutch international’s joint will determine when he is available to return to the pitch in the coming weeks.

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