Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has spoken candidly about the challenges he’s faced following three consecutive injuries to the same ankle. The Dutchman revealed the emotional and mental toll these setbacks have taken as he works his way back to full fitness.
De Jong’s Struggles with Recurring Ankle Injuries
Frenkie de Jong has been sidelined for several weeks due to recurring ankle injuries. The midfielder admitted that having three injuries in the same spot has not only affected him physically but also mentally, causing what he described as a “bit of mental trauma.”
Regaining Confidence on the Field
The Dutch international is now focused on regaining his confidence, especially in his style of play:
“I’m gradually regaining my confidence to kick the ball hard, go strong into tackles. I will be back soon,” De Jong shared, signaling his determination to return to the field and perform at his best.
Frustration of Being Sidelined
For a player like Frenkie de Jong, who lives and breathes football, being out due to injury has been an immense frustration. He described the feeling of being away from the game as “very frustrating for a player who breathes football to be out.”
Frenkie de Jong is steadily recovering from his ankle injuries and working to regain his confidence on the field. Although the setbacks have been mentally challenging, the Barcelona midfielder is focused on making a strong comeback soon.