Frenkie de Jong has been released from international duty with the Netherlands and will now undergo tests at the club on Monday to diagnose his physical discomfort.
The midfielder played the first half of the Netherlands’ 7-0 win over Greece but was taken off at the break. Xavi confirmed afterwards he had not been feeling 100% and had mentioned it to him before the game.
The Dutch boss said De Jong had some back pain but new reports from Mundo Deportivo and Diario AS are now claiming he could be suffering
from pubalgia.
The midfielder will undergo tests on his groin on Monday, with AS noting there is some concern as “pubalgia injuries are particularly treacherous and difficult to treat.”
Barcelona will certainly be hoping it’s not a serious problem as De Jong is only just back to full fitness after missing the start of the season with an ankle problem.
Hansi Flick is also currently without Rodri due to injury, although it’s hoped that Dani Olmo and Jules Kounde could both return to action after the international break.
