Overview
- De Jong was hurt in Thursday's training session, with outlets differing on the muscle affected and the club awaiting medical confirmation.
- Reports indicate he will miss Saturday's trip to Villarreal and the Copa del Rey return against Atlético, with his Champions League round of 16 participation widely viewed as unlikely and reported as ruled out by La Vanguardia.
- He is expected to be absent for roughly eight matches, including Liga visits to San Mamés, Sevilla, Vallecas and the Metropolitano.
- The setback removes Barcelona's second captain and midfield anchor, who has made 31 appearances this season in his first significant injury of the campaign.
- Hansi Flick faces the stretch as he reaches 100 matches in charge on Saturday, with Eric Garcia also suspended for the Copa return leg.