Frenkie de Jong is feeling the effects of three ankle injuries in the space of 12 months. The Dutch midfielder’s latest, which was suffered in April’s Clasico defeat at the Santiago Bernabeu, continues to cause problems, and these could end up turning very serious, if reports are to be believed.

Philogene is not close to joining Barcelona at all. In fact. Barça have never shown genuine interest in him. The winger would like to join the Catalans, but his agents are aware that Nico Williams is the absolute priority. @JijantesFC

— barcacentre (@barcacentre) July 4, 2024

De Jong was expected to be involved at Euro 2024, but regular problems with his ankle meant that he was ruled out. As it turns out, the situation has not improved three weeks on, and ARA (via Sport) have reported that the 27-year-old could miss the start of Barcelona’s pre-season schedule.

The information revealed states that de Jong’s ankle issue worsens as the workload increases, which is a major concern. It is a case of ankle syndesmosis, which is difficult to detect, and if it is not treated, it could turn into a chronic problem. Surgery wouldn’t be able to help, either.

The situation is a very worrisome one for Barcelona and de Jong, who are expected to continue together for at least one more season, despite the continued speculation on his future.

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