Flick has confirmed that De Jong is training with the team again and has a specific match in mind for his comeback. De Jong suffered an injury during the World Cup, which occurred during a training session with Quinten Timber. Despite this, he played in the remaining matches of the tournament. Upon returning to Barcelona, it became clear that the injury was more serious, and De Jong has been sidelined until now. Flick expects De Jong to be back in the squad for the match against Real Betis the following weekend, stating that his recovery is progressing well. Raphinha, on the other hand, has returned with minor complaints after the international break with Brazil and will be out for a while.
Hansi Flick expects Frenkie de Jong's return for Real Betis match
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has confirmed that Frenkie de Jong is training with the team again and is expected to make a comeback for the match against Real Betis. However, the match against Getafe on Saturday is too early for the Dutch international.
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