Spanish club Barcelona suffers a major setback as star midfielder Frenkie de Jong left the latest training session with a muscular problem that may sideline him for weeks.

According to Sport newspaper, initial diagnosis revealed a hamstring tear, putting De Jong out for 3-4 weeks. This absence compounds the team’s midfield challenges, already affected by Pedri’s unavailability.

De Jong is expected to miss seven critical matches including the Copa del Rey semifinal second leg against Atlético Madrid, Champions League round of 16 ties against Paris Saint-Germain or Newcastle, and La Liga clashes versus Villarreal, Athletic Bilbao, Sevilla, and Rayo Vallecano.

The club is likely to release an official statement to confirm the exact duration of his absence and outline tactical adjustments ahead of these decisive fixtures.

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