Barcelona Captain De Jong Out with Hamstring Injury

Barcelona captain Frenkie de Jong sustained a hamstring injury during training for the upcoming La Liga match against Villarreal. Tests suggest the Dutch midfielder could face a month-long absence, potentially missing crucial matches including the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid and the Champions League Round of 16 tie.

The injury comes at a challenging time for Barcelona, who had just welcomed back Pedri to the squad. Manager Hansi Flick will need to rely on midfielders like Marc Bernal, Marc Casado, or Eric García to fill the gap left by De Jong's absence.