When could Frenkie de Jong return to Barcelona action after knee injury?
The midfielder has taken some positive steps forward recently.
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is making positive progress with his knee injury recovery and is now working with the ball at the club, according to the latest updates. The Dutch player has missed the entire season so far due to the injury and has not played a single minute for the La Liga side.
Hansi Flick, the manager of Barcelona, has previously suggested that De Jong could return after the current international break, with the team's next match against Getafe scheduled for October 10th. However, Marca and Sport report that the club is being cautious and hopes De Jong will return to full training next month.
The plan is for De Jong to build up match fitness gradually due to the length of his absence and the need to avoid any relapse. Barcelona have several quality midfield options, allowing them to be patient with De Jong's recovery. The club will reassess the situation after the international break before confirming a return date for the Dutch international.
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