Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is still said to be some “three or four weeks” away from returning to full training at the club.
De Jong missed the end of last season with an ankle injury that also saw him ruled out of Euro 2024 despite initially being called up by Ronald Koeman.
The Dutchman was back at Barcelona on Wednesday for the start of pre-season and underwent medical checks with the Catalans.
However, it may be several weeks before he can join in with full training with the rest of the players.
Reporter Achraf Ben Ayad has posted on X: “Frenkie is still far from being ready.