
Frenkie de Jong stepped onto the pitch at Camp Nou after being sidelined for over five months due to an ankle injury. The Dutch midfielder, who sustained the injury in a match against Real Madrid in April, received a standing ovation from the Barcelona faithful upon his return.
Entering the match in the 74th minute, De Jong replaced Lamine Yamal and took up his usual position, normally occupied by Pedri. His return is a significant boost for Barcelona, which has been struggling with multiple midfield injuries.
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Barcelona's head coach, Hansi Flick, expressed his delight with De Jong's return: "It's great news, even if it's just for five or 10 minutes. It's very important. It will do Frenkie a lot of good to be back on the pitch with the team."
De Jong’s comeback strengthens Barcelona ahead of their upcoming fixtures, giving Flick more options in midfield.
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