Barcelona Confirms Frenkie de Jong Sidelined With Groin Injury After Netherlands Duty

‎FC Barcelona reported that Frenkie de Jong sustained a minor groin injury during the FIFA World Cup qualifier between the Netherlands and Poland last Thursday.

‎De Jong was substituted in the 83rd minute of the 1-1 draw with Poland and later withdrew from the upcoming qualifier against Lithuania due to an undisclosed injury.

‎On Monday, FC Barcelona announced that the former Ajax star suffered a slight groin injury against Poland.

‎FC Barcelona has not specified how long De Jong will be sidelined, but indications point to a brief absence.

‎Ahead of Sunday’s match with Lithuania, Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman explained the situation regarding the midfielder.

‎”Frenkie told us that he felt a sprain in the buttock area, so we decided not to take any risks. He has not yet recovered enough to be available to play,” Koeman said.

‎”We don’t think it is something serious, but letting him play would have been too risky.”

‎FC Barcelona hosts Valencia on Sunday for their first La Liga match after the international break.

‎Following that, they travel to Newcastle United for their opening UEFA Champions League fixture on Thursday, September 18.