Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong has suffered a new injury to his right ankle, the club confirmed on Monday. This is the third major injury to his ankle this season, which has affected his playing time.
The latest setback occurred during a scuffle with an opponent just before half-time in Barcelona’s match against Real Madrid on Sunday. De Jong was forced to leave the field and was later diagnosed with a sprained right ankle.
Barca, as usual in these situations, has not provided a timeline for De Jong’s recovery. However, given his history of ankle injuries, it is likely that he will be out for several weeks.
This latest injury is a major blow to Barcelona, who are already struggling with a number of injuries to key players. De Jong has been one of the team’s most consistent performers this season, and his absence will be a big loss.
The Dutchman has been struggling with ankle problems all season. He missed several matches earlier in the campaign with a similar injury, and he has also been dealing with pain and discomfort in his ankle in recent weeks.
