Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona’s midfield maestro, will be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to yet another ankle injury. This unfortunate incident occurred during Barcelona’s 3-2 loss to Real Madrid in the Clásico. The Dutch international, aged 26, had to be substituted just before half-time after a challenge with Madrid’s Federico Valverde. It is reported that this is the third time this season that De Jong has suffered from an ankle injury, indicating a recurring issue that has plagued his campaign.
With De Jong unavailable for the remaining six games, Barcelona faces a significant setback in their pursuit of silverware this season. Already trailing LaLiga leaders Real Madrid by 11 points with only 11 matches left, the Catalan club is unlikely to retain their league title. Moreover, Barcelona’s recent elimination from the Champions League and previous exits from the Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey have left them with no chance of winning any major trophies this season.
Despite the disappointing end to his club season, De Jong remains hopeful of representing the Netherlands in the upcoming European Championship in Germany. Sources suggest that the midfielder should recover in time for the tournament, which begins on June 16. The Netherlands will face Poland, France, and Austria in the group stage, with De Jong eager to make a significant impact for his national team after enduring a challenging club season.
While Barcelona’s title hopes have been dashed, they still have a vital objective of finishing second in LaLiga to secure participation in next season’s Spanish Super Cup. With Girona trailing them by just two points, Barcelona cannot afford any slip-ups in the remaining fixtures. The team will be looking to regroup and end the season on a positive note, aiming to secure the coveted second position in the league standings.
Frenkie de Jong’s season-ending injury has dealt a severe blow to Barcelona’s aspirations for this campaign. With key games ahead and a gap to bridge in the league standings, Barcelona faces a challenging end to the season as they strive to salvage some pride and secure their participation in the upcoming Super Cup. The focus now shifts to De Jong’s recovery and the team’s performance in the remaining fixtures, as they aim to finish the season on a respectable note.
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