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Barcelona Captain Out with Hamstring Injury

February 26, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Barcelona captain Frenkie de Jong is set for an extended spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, expected to miss at least one month of action.

The Netherlands international suffered the injury during Barcelona's training session for the weekend La Liga game against Villarreal. Tests are ongoing, but sources suggest a possible muscle tear that could keep him out for up to seven matches across all competitions.

De Jong's absence will be particularly felt as Barcelona had nearly a full squad available for the first time in weeks. The captain would miss the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg vs Atletico Madrid, the Champions League Round of 16, and several La Liga fixtures, as well as the upcoming international break with the Netherlands.

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