Hansi Flick has provided a positive update on Frenkie de Jong’s recovery, revealing that Barcelona are hopeful of having the midfielder back in action soon.
I hope to count on Frenkie de Jong soon, maybe after the break,
Flick said, highlighting the possibility of the Dutch international returning to the squad after the upcoming international break.
The Barcelona manager also praised De Jong’s quality and progress during his recovery, insisting that the midfielder is following the expected rehabilitation process.
Frenkie is a great player, of quality and who is evolving well from his injury, working as expected,
Flick added.
Softfootball reported that Barcelona remain optimistic about De Jong’s return, with the club carefully managing his recovery to ensure he is fully prepared before being reintegrated into competitive action.
De Jong remains an important part of Flick’s plans, particularly because of his ability to control possession, dictate the tempo and provide Barcelona with greater balance in midfield. His return would give the Catalan side another experienced option as the season continues.
The midfielder has already enjoyed a memorable spell with Barcelona, establishing himself as one of the club’s key players since arriving from Ajax. His importance to the team has also been reflected in his record-breaking appearances for the club.
De Jong recently broke Barcelona’s Dutch appearance record on an emotional night, further cementing his place in the club’s history.
Barcelona will therefore hope the midfielder can complete his recovery without setbacks and return after the break, giving Flick a significant boost for the demanding months ahead.
