Barcelona have confirmed midfielder Frenkie de Jong suffered a torn medial collateral ligament (MCL) that won’t require surgery, but will force him to miss the start of the 2026–27 season.
De Jong started every game for the Netherlands during its 2026 World Cup journey, and he was seen wearing a heavy wrap around his right knee. The Dutchman reported to Barcelona’s preseason early to get a clear injury diagnosis and after over a week of undergoing medical tests, the Catalans officially announced the extent of the the issue.
