Frenkie de Jong set to resume Barcelona team training next week

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is expected to return to team training next week as he continues his recovery from a torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee.

The 29-year-old has been sidelined since the summer, following the Netherlands’ exit from the World Cup. Journalist Laia Tudel reports that De Jong will join Barcelona’s group sessions next week.

His return to competitive action will depend on how his knee responds to the increased workload after he begins training with the squad. No date has been confirmed for his comeback to matches.

Barcelona’s next fixture is at home against Getafe on 10 October, in the eighth round of La Liga. Hans-Dieter Flick’s side currently lead the table with a 100% record, having collected 21 points.