Barcelona Captain De Jong Out One Month With Hamstring Injury

The Netherlands international suffered the injury during Barcelona's training session ahead of their La Liga game against Villarreal. Initial tests suggest a muscle tear that could keep him out for four weeks.

De Jong's absence is a significant blow for Hansi Flick, who had just regained a fully fit squad. The midfielder will miss key matches including the Copa del Rey semi-final, Champions League Round of 16, and several La Liga fixtures, as well as the upcoming international break with Netherlands.