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The Netherlands international is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after physical issues ended his last training session. Initial tests suggest a possible muscle tear that could keep him out for four weeks, potentially missing up to seven matches across all competitions.
De Jong's absence comes as a significant blow to Hansi Flick, who had just regained a nearly fully fit squad. With Pedri recently returned, the manager will now need to rely on players like Marc Bernal, Marc Casado, or even Eric García to fill the midfield gap.