Barcelona experienced a bitter defeat on Sunday night, falling 3-2 to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu amidst controversy stemming from contentious decisions by the match official.
Adding to their woes was the injury sustained by key midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
The Dutchman suffered an ankle injury just before half-time while engaging in a challenge with Federico Valverde, forcing him to leave the field on a stretcher, visibly distressed.
Initial assessments of De Jong’s injury painted a bleak picture, raising concerns that his season might be prematurely concluded.
Sources close to the situation have indicated that De Jong’s latest ankle setback could indeed spell the end of his campaign.
This setback comes on the heels of a previous ankle injury suffered in March, which sidelined him for over a month.
While further tests and scans are slated for today to ascertain the full extent of the injury, early indications suggest that De Jong could be facing a minimum of one month on the sidelines.
Considering the timing of the injury and the remaining fixtures in the season, it’s plausible that De Jong may not feature again until the final gameweek.
Sunday’s appearance at the Santiago Bernabeu might mark the conclusion of De Jong’s season, with uncertainty looming over his future at Barcelona.
Amidst rumors of a potential departure in the summer, only time will reveal whether this outing stands as his final one in the Barcelona colors.
