Since April, when Dutch international Frankie Dijon suffered a serious ankle injury, the timetable for his return to the field of play has become unclear, and there is still no definite date for his return. The Spanish daily newspaper Sport revealed that Barcelona's medical team had suggested that Frankie Dijon undergo surgery, but the proposal was firmly rejected by him, which triggered an escalation of tensions between the two sides.
Rumored to be at odds between Frankie Dijon and Barcelona president Laporta, Barcelona actively sought to sell him to another club this summer, but ultimately failed to do so. He was expected to return to action in mid-June due to a right ankle injury, but missed every La Liga match. Coach Felix had planned to assist him in his return to training during international matches, but it is reported that Frankie Dijon is still in solo training and his comeback is far from certain.
Daily Sport further reported that Barcelona are anxious about the waiting time and hope that the surgery will shorten Frankie Dijon's recovery period. However, Frankie Dijon insisted on conservative treatment and waited for the injury to heal naturally, which made the Barcelona side extremely unhappy. He still has two years left on his contract with Barcelona, and Felix has said that Frankie Dijon's return is part of the team's plan.