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Frenkie De Jong Returns: Barcelona Boosted for Derby
11 Apr
Summary
- Frenkie de Jong is back in Barcelona's matchday squad for the Espanyol derby.
- The midfielder returns after a hamstring injury that sidelined him for nine matches.
- His return bolsters Barcelona's six-point lead in LaLiga.
Frenkie de Jong is set to make his return for FC Barcelona, being named in the 23-man squad for Saturday's derby against Espanyol. This inclusion comes as a surprise, as de Jong only rejoined full training on Thursday, defying expectations he might miss the local clash.
The Dutch midfielder has been sidelined since February due to a hamstring injury sustained during a match against Levante. His absence has led him to miss nine of Barcelona's games and crucial international fixtures.
De Jong has participated in 31 competitive matches this season, scoring one goal and providing seven assists. His availability is a significant lift for Barcelona, who are contending on two fronts: a Champions League tie against Atlético and maintaining their six-point lead in LaLiga over Real Madrid with eight matches left. A win against Espanyol would extend this lead to nine points.
