{"id":21684,"date":"2026-07-29T06:02:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T04:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alaam-technology.com\/?p=21684"},"modified":"2026-07-29T06:02:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T04:02:32","slug":"tensions-rise-at-barcelona-board-frustrated-as-key-midfielder-faces-long-absence-following-world-cup-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alaam-technology.com\/?p=21684","title":{"rendered":"Tensions Rise at Barcelona: Board Frustrated as Key Midfielder Faces Long Absence Following World Cup Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona\u2019s hierarchy has been left thoroughly unimpressed with Frenkie de Jong after details emerged surrounding the midfielder&#8217;s fitness management leading into and during the World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>The 29-year-old made headlines across Spain this past week after post-tournament medical examinations in Catalonia revealed a significant knee injury. The setback will sideline the Dutch international for several months, dealing a major blow to Hansi Flick\u2019s midfield options ahead of the new campaign.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is the circumstances surrounding the injury that have drawn the ire of the Spotify Camp Nou board.<\/p>\n<p>According to The Athletic, club executives feel De Jong handled his physical condition poorly. Sources indicate that the midfielder chose to manage his minutes conservatively late last season to ensure he arrived at the World Cup in peak condition. 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