Frenkie de Jong cleared for Barcelona’s match against Betis
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been medically cleared to return to play following a knee injury sustained during the World Cup. The team is preparing for upcoming high-stakes matches against PSG and Real Madrid.
Why it matters
The return of a key player is significant for Barcelona's performance in the Champions League and the Spanish championship.
--> In Spain, Barcelona reported that Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong has received medical clearance from the club’s doctors and will be available to head coach Hansi Flick for the upcoming match against Betis. Interia Sport reports , citing the Catalan club’s medical report on X.
De Jong had not played for Barcelona since the 38th round of the 2025/26 season. At that time, the Catalan team lost 1:3 to Valencia, while Robert Lewandowski played his farewell match for the club and scored the visitors’ only goal at Mestalla. By then, Barcelona had already secured the Spanish championship title.
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