Koeman criticizes Barcelona’s handling of De Jong’s injury

Ronald Koeman, former Barcelona player and coach, has recently voiced strong criticism toward Barcelona’s medical management of midfielder Frenkie de Jong, a key player for the Netherlands national team.

Details: Koeman stated that Barcelona misdiagnosed De Jong’s injury as a muscle issue, while in reality, it was a shin contusion. This misunderstanding affected the treatment methods and subsequently extended the recovery time.

Quote: “He’ll be able to play on Saturday, although he’ll need a few days of individual training due to the knock he took. He’s been out for a long time and hasn’t played a full match yet. He’s not in peak form, although it was important for us to have him back in the main squad. I immediately contacted Barça because I was concerned it might be an ankle issue, but they assured me it wasn’t. It was his shin; he took a painful knock, but it wasn’t a major problem, so he came to help us,” Koeman told Sport.

Reminder: In October, Koeman had already expressed concerns over De Jong’s recovery process.