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Barcelona Captain De Jong Out Month with Hamstring Injury

Barcelona captain Frenkie de Jong faces a month-long absence with a hamstring injury, potentially missing up to seven matches across all competitions.

Barcelona captain Frenkie de Jong has suffered a hamstring injury that will keep him sidelined for at least one month, according to Javi Miguel of AS. The Dutch midfielder picked up the issue during training as Barcelona prepared for their La Liga match against Villarreal.

Tests are ongoing to confirm the extent of the injury, but sources suggest it could be a muscle tear. If confirmed, De Jong would miss the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid, the Champions League Round of 16 tie, and several La Liga matches, as well as the upcoming international break with the Netherlands.