According to Javier Miguel, AS reporter covering Barcelona, De Jong is expected to resume training with Barcelona on October 5, but out of caution, he may not return to play until the match against Alavés in early November.

De Jong's return remains a major question mark for the club. He suffered a ligament injury to his right knee while training with the Dutch national team on June 16, which forced him to play three matches while injured. Nearly four months have passed since then, and the Dutch midfielder has yet to train with his teammates.

He will have his first training session with the squad on Monday, October 5, but since most players are still on international duty, that session will be only partial. He won't be able to participate in full training with most of his teammates until four days later.

His initial integration with the team will be supervised by fitness coach Benjamin Kugel, who will gradually increase the volume and intensity of training based on his progress. Initially, he will participate in short practice matches to regain match fitness, combined with strength training in the gym.

Once his fitness and muscle strength improve, he will begin focusing more on physical duels and shooting drills. The entire recovery process is expected to take 15 to 20 days, but given that he missed preseason and hasn't played in nearly four months, it could take longer.

As a result, he will miss matches against PSG and Real Madrid, with a possible return on November 1 in the home match against Alavés. The player is in good spirits, and the club is cautiously optimistic that the conservative treatment will be successful.

However, caution remains paramount, as the injured knee still carries a high risk of instability. Another major challenge he will face is intense competition for his position, with Rodri and Bernal currently in favor, and Gavi standing ready.

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