Just hours after Frenkie de Jong started his first match back from injury, a report has emerged claiming Barcelona are still concerned by his physical condition. The 27-year-old wore the captain’s armband against Crvena Zvezda, and played 68 minutes before being replaced by Gavi.
Amid plenty of doubt about his future at Barcelona, one of the factors that will be taken into consideration is the Dutchman’s fitness, say RAC1. They say there those within the club that maintain concerns about his health, despite coming back a month ago. The fact that it took him five months to come back from a sprained ankle generated concern, and de Jong’s attitude during his recovery did not always go down well.
There are still many doubts when it comes to Frenkie de Jong's renewal. That is, because the Dutchman still hasn't responded to the offer made to him. @ClubMitjanit
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) November 7, 2024
Relations between de Jong and the Barcelona hierarchy are already strained following their attempts to force him out three summers ago, and this information will not go down well with the player in all likelihood. He could probably point to the fact that he was rushed back to fitness in order play key games last season, when they could have been more careful with his recovery.
