Press reports have revealed that Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong has decided not to risk his current injury with Barcelona, preferring to complete his recovery period fully to avoid any setbacks as happened previously.

Sources indicated that De Jong, who missed the opportunity to participate in the UEFA Euro 2024 due to recurring ankle issues, refused to receive any medical injections that might hasten his return to the field, emphasizing that his physical well-being and eligibility to participate in the 2026 World Cup are the top priority.

The player will miss the next seven official matches, including the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final at Camp Nou, as well as the home and away matches of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 against Newcastle.

De Jong will also not be available to join the Dutch national team for the upcoming friendly matches against Norway and Ecuador during the international break, as the player is focusing on a full recovery without any rush.

The player assured those close to him that he would not take any risk, not even 1%, and that he would not return to play with Barcelona until he fully regains his physical readiness, to ensure his ability to perform at the highest level in upcoming matches.