Barcelona still have concerns over Frenkie de Jong fitness despite recovery
Frenkie de Jong
Just hours after Frenkie de Jong made his return to the starting lineup following an injury, reports surfaced indicating that Barcelona remains worried about his physical fitness.
Read full articleThe 27-year-old captained the team in their match against Crvena Zvezda, playing for 68 minutes before being substituted for Gavi.
Amid ongoing speculation regarding his future with the club, RAC1 reports that his fitness will be a significant factor in any decisions made.
There are still concerns within the club about his health, even after his return a month ago.
His lengthy recovery from a sprained ankle, which took five months, has raised alarms, and his attitude during rehabilitation has not always been viewed positively.
The relationship between de Jong and Barcelona's management is already tense due to previous attempts to push him out of the club three summers ago, and this latest news is unlikely to be well-received by the player.
He may argue that he was hurried back into action for crucial matches last season when a more cautious approach could have been taken regarding his recovery.
