Despite returning to training: Barcelona star will not be fit for Galatasaray clash
Barcelona say de Jong is improving in rehabilitation but remains unavailable, leaving Hansi Flick without another midfielder for a tough Champions League trip.
- On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Barcelona faces Galatasaray at RAMS Park in Istanbul for a Champions League match, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 GMT.
- Midfielder Frenkie de Jong will miss the trip to Istanbul as he continues rehabilitating from injury, though a return for the Real Betis match next week remains possible.
- Following a 3-0 win against Getafe on Saturday at Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona enters the fixture with 39 goals scored across nine matches this season.
- Barcelona coach Hansi Flick told reporters the stadium, nicknamed "Hell," represents one of the world's "best atmospheres," adding he would be satisfied with a 1-0 victory.
- Historically, Barcelona has never lost to Galatasaray across five meetings, though the Turkish hosts enter following inconsistent domestic form with two wins in their last five matches.
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