De Jong skips Barcelona to support Netherlands
De Jong refused to start for Barcelona against Atlético Madrid in last season's Champions League second leg, despite receiving medical clearance after recovering from a hamstring injury. The player challenged the club's wishes and preferred to play for the Netherlands national team during the World Cup, where he sustained a serious injury to his right knee using painkillers, leading to a deterioration in his condition and an expected absence from the pitch for 4 to 6 months, with the possibility of undergoing surgery. The Barcelona coach was furious, and the fans' disappointment grew after it was revealed that De Jong had risked his health for the national team, even though the club was still paying his salary.
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