De Jong Starts Despite Fitness Doubts as Netherlands Beat Sweden 5-1

Barcelona will closely track his recovery because his availability matters to a club already coping with other injury problems.

Overview

Frenkie de Jong was named in the starting XI and played about 60 minutes in the Netherlands' 5-1 win over Sweden on Saturday before being substituted.
Manager Ronald Koeman said De Jong was not at 100 percent but was 'in good enough shape' to start because the team needed its strongest lineup after an earlier dropped result.
De Jong told reporters he felt 'a bit of pain' after the match but described it as manageable and said he expected to be okay while teams wait for any delayed reaction.
Barcelona are expected to monitor his post-match condition closely given the club's other fitness issues and Koeman's past criticism of how the club has handled De Jong's recoveries.
The result improves the Netherlands' group position ahead of the final group game with Tunisia and leaves Barcelona awaiting a formal medical update before planning for the player.