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De Jong returns to Barcelona's squad for the first time this season after injury at the World Cup; hasn't played since June 30 and hasn't started for Barça since February 22.
Frenkie de Jong has been included in a Barcelona squad for the first time this season. The Dutch midfielder has been sidelined since suffering an injury during the World Cup on June 30, and his last start for Barcelona came on February 22. His return to the squad marks a significant step in his recovery, though his match fitness and readiness for regular action remain to be seen.
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