"First-team player Frenkie de Jong suffered an injury to the distal biceps of his right leg during this morning's training session. Tests confirm that the recovery process will take between 5 and 6 weeks."
"An absence of 5-6 weeks means that the midfielder will miss a series of important matches, including the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final vs Atletico Madrid next week. In addition, the Netherlands international will also be unavailable for both legs of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 against either PSG or Newcastle United."
FC Barcelona announced that captain Frenkie de Jong sustained a distal biceps injury to his right leg during training. Medical tests confirm a recovery period of 5-6 weeks. This injury significantly impacts Barcelona's plans, as the midfielder will miss critical fixtures including the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid and both UEFA Champions League Round of 16 matches against PSG or Newcastle United. The absence comes as Barcelona was preparing to reunite their first-choice midfield pairing with Pedri's recent return from injury, creating a substantial setback for manager Hansi Flick's tactical plans.
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