Revealing the nature of de Jong's injury

Concerns are growing within FC Barcelona regarding Frenkie de Jong's injury, after Spanish newspaper "AS" reported that the pain the player is experiencing is concentrated in the groin area, rather than the back as initially suggested.

Frenkie de Jong felt physical discomfort during the Netherlands' match against Greece, which ended in a 7-0 victory for his country. Coach Xavi Hernandez decided to substitute him at half-time, before the Dutch Football Association announced his exclusion from the match against Germany as a precautionary measure.

The midfielder is set to undergo medical tests under the supervision of the medical staff of FC Barcelona on Monday to determine the extent of the injury, especially since groin issues are considered complex and difficult to deal with, raising uncertainty about his return date.

Frenkie de Jong's injury is a blow for coach Hans Flick, who had just regained his services and benefited from his versatility in playing in multiple positions, having delivered impressive performances at centre-back against Alavés and right-back against Atlético.

In contrast, FC Barcelona will welcome back Dani Olmo and Jules Koundé for their match against Villarreal, while Rodri, Xavi Espart, and Rony Bardaji continue to be unavailable.