When will Frenkie de Jong return to action for Barcelona?

Barcelona’s midfield engine, Frenkie de Jong, has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury in training last month, and the club initially projected a six-week lay-off. The Dutchman’s last appearance came in the La Liga victory over Levante, leaving Hansi Flick’s squad without one of its most influential distributors ahead of a congested run of fixtures.

Speaking ahead of Sunday’s league meeting with Sevilla, Flick provided a concise but encouraging update: “We hope he will be back after the break. Everything is going well. I think he will be back after the national team matches.”

That timeline positions De Jong for a return when domestic football resumes in early April, with a high-stakes clash against Atlético Madrid pencilled in as his potential comeback stage. Should Barcelona advance past Newcastle in the Champions League round of 16, the 26-year-old would also come into contention for the quarter-final first leg.

Before the international hiatus, Barça must navigate three pivotal encounters: Sevilla in La Liga, the return leg against Newcastle, and a league trip to Rayo Vallecano. De Jong’s impending availability offers Flick a timely boost as the club fights on two fronts.