Xavi Hernández has set a date for the return of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong as the Dutch midfielder gets closer to getting the medical green light to come back from an ankle injury suffered nearly two months ago.
The boss confirmed in his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s clash against Alavés that De Jong will be in the squad for the first game after the international break, on November 25 away to Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish capital.
De Jong initially hoped he would be ready to return for El Clásico against Real Madrid two weeks ago, but still felt pain in his ankle and didn’t manage to make the squad.