De Jong joins Barça group training for first time, return due late Oct

📰 Frenkie de Jong, who has yet to play this season because of a knee injury, trained with the Barcelona squad for the first time this term. 📌 Key points 🔙 De Jong took part in group training on 6 October. 🩹 It was his first team session in about two months after a right knee ligament injury. ⏳ He reportedly needs two to three more weeks to regain match sharpness. 🏃 Raphinha and Joan García worked individually. 🏆 Barcelona await Getafe with seven wins from seven in La Liga. 📝 What happened 🔙 Frenkie de Jong completed part of Barcelona's group session on 6 October, his first with the squad this season. His return had been planned for the previous day, but heavy rain kept him in the gym and delayed it by 24 hours. 🩹 The Dutchman injured a ligament in his right knee in the summer and opted for conservative treatment rather than surgery. According to SPORT, it was his first team session in around two months. He still needs two to three weeks to regain sharpness, so Getafe on 10 October looks too soon, with a return later in October more realistic. 🏃 Raphinha and goalkeeper Joan García stayed out of group work and trained individually. García has missed recent games with discomfort in his right knee. Karim Adeyemi, meanwhile, returned to group training after extra rest. 📊 By the numbers • Seven La Liga wins from seven, top on 21 points • 31 goals in seven games, five points clear of Atlético • De Jong expected back in two to three weeks (SPORT) 🔭 Why it matters Barcelona host Getafe on 10 October chasing an eighth straight league win, then visit Galatasaray (13 October) and PSG (20 October) in the Champions League before hosting Real Madrid in El Clásico on 25 October. If De Jong returns at the end of October, Hansi Flick gains a key midfield option for a packed run. Getting him fit without rushing is what matters.