Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is set to miss the team’s next match against Athletic Bilbao after the club said he had injured the calf muscle in his right leg. De Jong joined Barca from Ajax Amsterdam last year for €75 million (Dh307m) and has appeared in 27 of their 30 league games this season. £37m for an untested teenager? AP, Lionel Messi stands over Sevilla's Diego Carlos. Advertisement. Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is set to miss the team’s next match against Athletic Bilbao after the club said he had injured the calf muscle in his right leg. AP, Barcelona coach Quique Setien watches the game. https://t.co/B7kZHqTlPE pic.twitter.com/b55p2Io6pb. Barcelona already had a small squad to choose from after letting several academy graduates go out on loan in January, with Carles Aleñá and Jean-Clair Todibo moving to Real Betis and Schalke respectively. Frenkie de Jong has suffered a calf injury which could rule him out for two weeks and some crucial fixtures for Barcelona in their La Liga title race Koeman said … “De Jong made the best choice because he understood that his football is perfect for Spain and Barcelona," Sneijder said earlier this month. De Jong missed that match as a precaution but the injury has proven worse than first thought. If De Jong is bound to the treatment room for a fortnight, the Netherlands international could miss as many as four games given the compressed schedule of La Liga following lockdown. AFP, Lionel Messi falls next to Sevilla's Diego Carlos. ❗MEDICAL COMMUNIQUÉ | In the clinical follow-up on @DeJongFrenkie21 an injury to the soleus of the right leg was detected? “He did very well to choose Barcelona: it is a club suitable for him, when Messi will stop with football Frenkie will become even more of a leader.". Barcelona have confirmed that Frenkie de Jong has injured his calf, likely ruling him out of their next game against Athletic Club – and possibly more games down the line. Can Pellistri be Man Utd's perfect Sancho placeholder? Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has agreed with Ronald Koeman's criticism of his performance during their 1-1 draw with Sevilla. Barcelona confirm calf injury for Frenkie de Jong By Sports Desk June 21, 2020 Email; Barcelona confirmed they have detected an issue in the soleus muscle in Frenkie de Jong's calf after missing the draw with Sevilla. Frenkie de Jong is facing a period on the sidelines after sustaining a muscle injury. Frenkie de Jong has not started the 2020/21 season in the way that he would have envisaged, something he himself has recognised. De Jong joined the Camp Nou outfit from Ajax last summer and has been ever-present in the team this campaign, though the way the club have used him so far has been questioned by Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman, who uses him in a deeper role alongside another defensive midfielder. Barcelona's official website revealed on Sunday that a clinical follow-up on De Jong uncovered an injury to his right calf but provided no timescale for a return, instead using the stock phrase: "The evolution of the injury will condition the player's availability.". AFP. “The clinical follow-up on Frenkie De Jong has uncovered an injury in the soleus of his right leg. AFP, Lionel Messi cuts a frustrated figure. Frenkie de Jong is an injury doubt for Barcelona's visit of Athletic Bilbao after it was confirmed he has a calf injury. Reuters, Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets argues with Sevilla's Brazilian midfielder Fernando. Copyright © 2020 Goal.com All rights reserved. The 23-year-old underwent tests and they have revealed an injury to the midfielder's right leg. "The evolution of the injury will condition the player's availability.". "The clinical follow-up on Frenkie De Jong has uncovered an injury in the soleus of his right leg," a statement on the club's website read. Spanish football club Barcelona on Sunday confirmed Frenkie de Jong's injury. Barcelona manager Quique Setien has revealed Frenkie de Jong asked to be substituted in the latter stages of Barcelona's 4-0 La Liga return victory over Real Mallorca due to injury.. The Netherlands international has made 38 appearances in all competitions this season and missed just three matches so far, chipping in with two goals and two assists. The 'perfect' No.9: Can Everton star Calvert-Lewin shoot down Klopp's Liverpool? Frenkie de Jong suffered an apparent hamstring injury during Ajax's match against Excelsior, making him a doubt for the trip to Juventus. Barcelona confirmed on Sunday that tests have revealed an injury to the midfielder's right leg. Barcelona lead Real Madrid by three points in the standings but have played one game more than Zinedine Zidane’s side, who will go top of the table if they beat Real Sociedad later on Sunday. Barcelona confirmed on Sunday that tests have revealed an injury to the midfielder's right leg. While Argentine sensation Lionel Messi remains the undisputed star at Barca, former Ajax, Real Madrid and Netherlands attacking midfielder Wesley Sneijder recently tipped his compatriot to take over as the team's leader and hero when it is time for the six-time Ballon d'Or winner to leave. In that next fortnight, Barcelona face Athletic, Celta Vigo, Villarreal and Atlético Madrid. Frenkie de Jong is facing a period on the sidelines after sustaining a muscle injury. EPA, Barcelona's Spanish defender Gerard Pique (C) argues with Sevilla's Spanish defender Sergio Reguilon (R). AP, A staff member retrieves the ball from the empty stands. However, the Spanish publication AS has reported that Barcelona will be without De Jong for a minimum of two weeks, as the injury is much more severe than the club's statement suggests. Setien’s side visit struggling Celta Vigo after Tuesday’s match against Athletic and before a crunch home game against third-placed Atletico Madrid on July 1. Quique Setien's team are in action again on Tuesday when they take on Athletic Club at Camp Nou before visiting Celta four days later. De Jong started for the Catalan giants on their return to La Liga action in the 4-0 victory over Mallorca on June 13, but missed the subsequent clash against Leganes and the 0-0 draw against Sevilla on Friday. Why Man Utd paid big money for 'Messi-esque' Diallo, though the way the club have used him so far has been questioned by Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman. Along with the long-term injury to Ousmane Dembélé, midfielder Sergi Roberto joined De Jong in missing the Sevilla clash as the Spaniard was sidelined with a fractured rib. Duelling Trump and Biden town-hall forums highlight Covid-19 influence on election, Israel maritime talks are 'credit positive' for Lebanon but time is running out for its economy, Iraq invites energy companies to develop major gasfield, Dubai's remote working scheme to attract 'new influx of expats', Ronaldo 'violated' Covid protocol, says Italy's sports minister, Mr Incredible: Mo Salah dresses up for daughter's birthday, Neymar hat-trick for Brazil sparks wild celebrations - in pictures, Preity Zinta all smiles as Punjab win thriller in Sharjah - in pictures, Rodriguez makes a mockery of 'lazy foreign winger' tag at Everton, Lionel Messi looks dejected during the Spanish La Liga match between Sevilla and Barcelona at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium in Seville. Midfielder set to miss next match against Athletic Bilbao. Reuters, Sevilla's Argentinian midfielder Ever Banega speaks with Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (R) at the end of the match. Talent vs trophies: What matters more when analysing football greatness? The information contained in Goal.com may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without the prior written authority of Goal.com, The 23-year-old has missed his side's last two matches and could be out for a bit longer following the news he has suffered an injury, Klopp reveals his 'long' text after Villa thrashing. How Partey can help solve Arsenal’s creativity issue. The Catalan giants are locked in a tight battle with their familiar rivals Real Madrid for the La Liga title, and dropped valuable points away to Champions League-chasing Sevilla in a goalless draw on Friday night. Despite the club's change in manager mid-way through the campaign, the 23-year-old has remained a regular fixture of the side, missing just three games across all competitions this season. The Primera Division leaders are unsure when the 23-year-old Netherlands international will be fit to play again as they wait to see how he recovers. De Jong joined Barcelona from Ajax last summer for £67.5m. Dutch international De Jong missed Friday’s 0-0 draw away to Sevilla which dented Barca’s hopes of winning the Spanish title, with coach Quique Setien saying before the game he left the player out as a precaution. Ajax suffered a major blow during Saturday's 6-2 win over Excelsior, as star midfielder Frenkie de Jong came off early with a injury, putting his status for …

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