Frenkie de Jong suffers MCL tear in right knee, Barcelona confirm
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Barcelona have confirmed that midfielder Frenkie de Jong has suffered a tear in the medial collateral ligament of his right knee. The club says he will continue under medical treatment and monitoring.
Barcelona have confirmed that midfielder Frenkie de Jong has suffered a tear in the medial collateral ligament of his right knee.
“It has been agreed that the player will continue under medical treatment and monitoring, pending his progress over the coming week,” the club said.
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