DE JONG REFUSES TO HAVE SURGERY
FC Barcelona's dilemma with Frenkie de Jong
Published:9/09/2024 - 21:58h
Updated:9/09/2024 - 21:58h
FC Barcelona has a big problem on its hands and his name is Frenkie de Jong. The Dutch player has been injured since April and his refusal to undergo surgery has delayed his return to the field of play, which still has no set date
FC Barcelona is not happy with Frenkie de Jong. The 27-year-old Dutch player is causing a lot of problems for the Blaugrana team's medical team and his recovery is not going as expected. Let's remember that the footballer was injured on April 21 in the Clásico against Real Madrid and still has no set date for his return to the field.
Hansi Flick hoped that his player would be available after the September international break, a date that seemed ideal for his plans, due to the number of injuries he has in the midfield. Gavi, Fermín, Bernal and Christensen are out, while Olmo and Pedri are experiencing discomfort, which is why they would be doubtful for the match against Girona.
Frenkie de Jong: Barcelona's new headache
However, the coach's wish is not going to be fulfilled, because De Jong still has no return date. The biggest problem is that the player does not want to undergo surgery or play again if he feels the slightest discomfort. So he has decided that he will not play until he is 100%. And although it is good that he does not want to risk it, the board is not happy with his refusal to undergo surgery.
The player would have declined the proposal considering that undergoing surgery is not a guarantee of improvement, despite the fact that the club's doctors have recommended it. So, right now, the situation is in limbo and it will be Frenkie who decides how and when to return. If we go a little deeper into this situation, the Dutchman does not have confidence in the culé team, so he does not want to risk anything.
De Jong has been questioned for several years by Laporta's board. First they tried to sell him without success, then his salary was leaked, after this they tried to extend his contract to reduce his salary and the player did not respond to the proposal, so there have been quite a few clashes between both parties. This season they also looked for an exit for him, despite the fact that the player did not agree to leave.
So now everything is at a crossroads with no clear solution. The midfielder will have to define his future soon, because even if he plays with Flick again this season, he will have to establish what will happen next year. His contract expires in 2026 and everything seems to indicate that it will be him and no one else who will decide based on what he needs to do to continue his career.
