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Frenkie de Jong hoping for minutes against Real Madrid as Barcelona star takes aim at critics

Frenkie de Jong says he’s ready to go for Barcelona after his knee injury and has also taken aim at the criticism he has received while out injured. The midfielder has been unable to play so far this season for…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 5:00 PM
Frenkie de Jong hoping for minutes against Real Madrid as Barcelona star takes aim at critics
Key Things to Know
  • Frenkie de Jong is ready to return from a knee injury and hopes to play against Real Madrid.
  • The midfielder addressed external criticism, noting noise often arises when he is unable to play.
  • De Jong has been medically cleared and could feature as a substitute on Sunday.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has announced he is fit to return from a knee injury and hopes to play against Real Madrid on Sunday. De Jong has been cleared to play and could make his first appearance of the season as a substitute.

The Dutch international addressed criticism he received while sidelined, noting that negative noise often increases when he is injured. He acknowledged fan frustration regarding his absence following his World Cup appearances, but stressed his readiness to return to action.

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