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Hansi Flick confirms when Barcelona expect Frenkie de Jong to return from knee injury

Hansi Flick says Barcelona could have Frenkie de Jong available again for their next La Liga match against Real Betis on Saturday, October 17th. De Jong has not featured for the club this season due to a knee injury but…

By Gill Clark · Barca Blaugranes

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Hansi Flick confirmed Frenkie de Jong could return from a knee injury against Real Betis on October 17.
De Jong has not played for Barcelona this season but has resumed full training.
Flick stated that De Jong's recovery is progressing well without pain, but the club will take precautions.

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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that midfielder Frenkie de Jong could return for their upcoming La Liga match against Real Betis on Saturday, October 17. The Dutch midfielder has not played yet this season due to a knee injury but has returned to full training as he approaches his comeback.

Flick stated during a Friday press conference that De Jong's recovery is progressing pain-free, though the club will give him the necessary time to fully recover. His return provides Barcelona with added midfield depth ahead of a demanding schedule featuring matches against Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Galatasaray.

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