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Frenkie de Jong hoping to shrug off ankle injury to face Juventus in the Champions League

Frenkie de Jong says he’s hoping to shrug off an ankle problem and be fit to face Juventus in Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final.

The midfielder admits he does have a little problem but is looking forward to the game against the Italian champions.

“I have a little pain in the ankle, but I don’t think it’s anything serious. I am doing everything possible to recover and I am convinced I will be fine. I hope to be ready for the Juve game,” he said.

“Juve are one of the favourites for the Champions League.