"First-team player Frenkie de Jong sustained an injury to the distal biceps of his right leg during this morning's training session. Medical tests have confirmed that the expected recovery period will be approximately five-to-six weeks."
"As well as ruling him out of the Copa del Rey semifinal against Atlético Madrid, the Champions League last 16 and several LaLiga matches, the injury will also mean De Jong will miss the Netherlands' friendlies against Norway and Ecuador next month as they prepare for the World Cup."
"De Jong has made 31 appearances for Barça in all competitions this season, scoring once and adding seven assists. Barcelona currently lead LaLiga by a single point from Real Madrid and will face Paris Saint-Germain or Newcastle United in the Champions League last 16."
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong suffered a distal biceps injury to his right leg during training on Thursday, with medical tests confirming a recovery period of approximately five to six weeks. The injury will force De Jong to miss several critical matches, including the Copa del Rey semifinal against Atlético Madrid, Champions League last 16 fixtures, and multiple LaLiga games. Additionally, he will be unavailable for the Netherlands' friendly matches against Norway and Ecuador as they prepare for the World Cup. De Jong has contributed significantly this season with 31 appearances, one goal, and seven assists across all competitions for the LaLiga leaders.
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