Recently, Daily Sport reported that Barcelona midfielder Frankie
De Jong (ethnic group)
The right ankle injury is still serious, and if the recovery is not ideal, he may need to undergo surgery. As the new season approaches, De Jong's health will undoubtedly make FC Barcelona and the fans sweat.
De Jong was found to have significant swelling in his right ankle during a medical at the start of the season and the condition of the lateral ligaments in his ankle is a concern for the club. Although De Jong did not play during the Europa League due to the injury, he has been undergoing regular medical checks to monitor the progress of the injury.
There are currently two different recovery options within the club for De Jong's ankle injury. The first is to take a cautious approach and apply moderate pressure on the ankle to see how it responds and assess whether the normal recovery process can continue in preparation for the upcoming pre-season. The other option, however, is that if DeJong's right ankle shows signs of instability, then he may need surgery.
The likelihood of surgical treatment means that De Jong will need to be out of action for a number of months, thus potentially missing the early stages of the season. Considering the impact that arthroscopic surgery can have on a player, this will have a major impact on Barcelona's tactical plans, especially given De Jong's central position in the team.
De Jong has suffered a number of ankle injuries over the past season, most recently in the national derby in April this year. Now, some three months have passed since his last injury, and although he missed the Europa League, the inflammation in the injured area is still very bad.
