Barcelona Captain De Jong Out With Hamstring Injury

Barcelona captain Frenkie de Jong is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury during training. The Netherlands international could miss up to seven matches across all competitions, including the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid and several La Liga encounters.

The injury comes as a blow to manager Hansi Flick, who had just regained a nearly fully fit squad. De Jong's absence creates a significant gap in midfield, with the Dutchman joining long-term absentee Pedri on the sidelines temporarily.