Barca Blaugranes · Sep 25, 2023
Barcelona’s record without Frenkie de Jong does not make for great reading
FC Barcelona v Royal Antwerp FC: Group H - UEFA Champions League 2023/24Barcelona look set to be without Frenkie de Jong for several weeks due to an ankle injury, with some estimates suggesting he won’t return until November.
Xavi has already lamented the Dutchman’s absence and made it clear it’s a big blow for his team.
“It’s a big loss. It’s a tough one because of the way we play and the level he has been at. He’s a key player for us, he has been really good since last season,” he told reporters.
“We have options to come in for him, so hopefully we won’t suffer too much. We will see how he is after the [October] international break. That’s all we can say for now.”