
De Jong Targets Newcastle Clash
Frenkie de Jong, the Barcelona midfielder, is racing against time to be fit for the clash against Newcastle United in the first round of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, scheduled for Thursday, September 18, at St. James' Park.
The Dutch international sustained an injury while playing for his national team during the current international break, which forced him to return early to Barcelona to continue his treatment program.
According to the newspaper, De Jong will definitely miss the Catalan team's match against Valencia next Sunday, in the fourth round of La Liga, at the Johan Cruyff Stadium.
The newspaper added that De Jong's main goal is to recover in time to be present against Newcastle at the start of the team's journey in the Champions League.
The Dutch international sustained an injury while playing for his national team during the current international break, which forced him to return early to Barcelona to continue his treatment program.
According to the newspaper, De Jong will definitely miss the Catalan team's match against Valencia next Sunday, in the fourth round of La Liga, at the Johan Cruyff Stadium.
The newspaper added that De Jong's main goal is to recover in time to be present against Newcastle at the start of the team's journey in the Champions League.