AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - NOVEMBER 13: Frenkie de Jong of Netherlands during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 match between Netherlands and Greece at Johan Cruijff Arena on November 13, 2026 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
(Photo by Dijks Media/MB Media/Getty Images) Getty ImagesBarcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been ruled out of the Netherlands’ Nations League fixture with Germany due to injury.
De Jong captained the side in a 7-0 win over Greece on Friday but was withdrawn at half-time after feeling some discomfort.
Manager Xavi played down the situation after the game and said he expected De Jong to be available for his side’s next match.
A statement reads: “Frenkie de Jong has been experiencing some minor physical discomfort and will miss the away fixture against Germany.
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AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - NOVEMBER 13: Frenkie de Jong of Netherlands during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 match between Netherlands and Greece at Johan Cruijff Arena on November 13, 2026 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dijks Media/MB Media/Getty Images) Getty Images
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been ruled out of the Netherlands’ Nations League fixture with Germany due to injury.
De Jong captained the side in a 7-0 win over Greece on Friday but was withdrawn at half-time after feeling some discomfort.
Manager Xavi played down the situation after the game and said he expected De Jong to be available for his side’s next match.
However, it’s now been confirmed he won’t play against Jurgen Klopp’s side on Monday night.
A statement reads: “Frenkie de Jong has been experiencing some minor physical discomfort and will miss the away fixture against Germany. As a precaution, it has been decided that he will not travel to Berlin, as Monday’s match comes too soon for the midfielder.”
Barcelona will be hoping that it is indeed a precautionary move and that De Jong will be available for their next game against Villarreal.
De Jong has already missed the start of the season due to injury and has managed just four appearances for his club so far in 2026-27.
