Barcelona has officially announced that Frenkie de Jong has injured his right ankle but has not disclosed the expected duration of his absence.
Test carried out on the first team midfield player show that he has an injury to the tibiofibular syndesmosis in his right ankle.
“He is unavailable for selection and his recovery will dictate his return,” says the club on their website.
The Dutch international left the field during Barca’s 3-2 victory over Celta Vigo in La Liga’s first half.
De Jong will miss upcoming matches, including Barcelona’s clash with Porto in the Champions League on October 4 and potentially the La Liga Clasico against Real Madrid on October 28.
While Barcelona is still awaiting midfielder Pedri’s recovery from a thigh injury, centre-back Ronald Araujo made a substitute appearance against Celta, returning from a hamstring issue.
