Barca is worried as their key midfielder misses training

Three days before the El Clasico, Frenkie de Jong unexpectedly skipped training because of sickness, raising worries at Barcelona about the chances of their important midfielder playing.

According to SPORT reporter Carlos Monfort, midfielder Frenkie de Jong was absent from Barcelona’s team training today due to illness. This news emerged just three days before the first El Clasico of the season, leaving the coaching staff and Catalan fans anxious.

Barcelona will face Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu this weekend in a top La Liga clash. However, the Catalan side is grappling with several serious injuries, having lost Joan Garcia, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Robert Lewandowski, and goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen. De Jong’s sudden absence adds further pressure to the situation.

Sources report that De Jong left the Ciutat Esportiva training center earlier than usual because he felt unwell and was unable to join the morning session. Although the severity of his condition remains unclear, this incident right before El Clasico understandably worries Hansi Flick. Frenkie de Jong is a vital component in the German coach’s system, especially with Barcelona facing a midfield injury crisis.

Nevertheless, the team still has three days to wait for the Dutch midfielder’s recovery. It is likely that De Jong will be closely monitored over the next 48 hours before Hansi Flick makes the final decision on whether to register him for the match against Real Madrid. With many key players absent, De Jong’s return is seen as crucial for Barcelona to maintain balance against their biggest rival.

On the positive side, fans received good news as Raphinha has recovered from his hamstring injury and rejoined full training. The Brazilian star is expected to be included in the squad for this weekend’s match.

Will Frenkie de Jong recover in time to stand alongside his teammates in the fiery El Clasico at Bernabeu?