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“We’ll see what happens” - Hansi Flick sets tentative date for Frenkie de Jong’s Barcelona return

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The status of Frenkie de Jong continues to be a reason for big concern at Barcelona, and the latest reports of a surgery dilemma for the Dutchman deepened the worries even further when it comes to his ankle injury.

Barça coach Hansi Flick was asked in a press conference on Friday about De Jong’s situation and the surgery rumors and if there was any timetable for a return, and the coach sounded hopeful that Frenkie could come back sooner rather than later.

“I hope he won’t need to have surgery. He’s recovering and taking steps forward.