Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez has insisted that Frenkie de Jong only has a minor injury after the midfielder left the international team and returned to his club.
De Jong only played 45 minutes against Greece and was then ruled out of Monday’s clash with Germany after feeling some discomfort.
Reports in Spain claim that Barcelona are worried De Jong may be suffering from pubalgia, but Xavi insists there is no serious injury.
“He has a minor injury and cannot play tomorrow. We decided together to remove
him from the list. He indicated himself that he could not play. I understand the concerns, but there is no problem,” he told a press conference.
De Jong is now set to undergo tests at Barcelona on Monday after returning early from international duty and ahead of the team’s return to action following the international break.
Barcelona’s first game back is on Sunday against Villarreal in La Liga.
