The midfielders of Barcelona, Frankie De Jong e Pedri, will be forced to miss the return match of the Champions League round of 16 against Napoli, scheduled for next Tuesday, March 12. The news was announced by the Blaugrana club through an official statement published on their website, in which the results of the diagnostic tests carried out on the athletes, both victims of injuries during the last match against Athletic Bilbao, were made public.
Frenkie De Jong has suffered a sprain of the external lateral ligament of his right ankle, while Pedri has a lesion of the rectus femoris of his right thigh. These physical conditions will prevent both players from taking to the field in the next important European match, and the length of their absence will be determined by the improvements they achieve during the recovery phase.
The news represents a significant loss for Barcelona, as both midfielders are key elements of the team. The club and fans will now have to face the challenge without two key players, hoping that the recovery times are as short as possible and that the players can return to action soon to contribute to the team's success.
Article published on March 4, 2024 - 14pm
