Frenkie de Jong Injury: MCL Tear Worse Than Thought – 3-6 Months Out
De Jong's MCL tear is worse than initially thought, now 3-6 months out. Conservative treatment. Flick shifting plans with Bernal and Espart. Bernal muscle overload resolved but Man City interest complicates. Gavi vs Bernal midfield battle. Ounahi (€25M) identified as replacement option from Girona, Ajax also interested. Rodri contact as long shot.
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Updated Aug 2, 2026