Reporter: De Jong's injury has worsened, and Xavi is worried he may need surgery.

Xavi is very worried about Frenkie de Jong, as journalist Jordi Grau pointed out. The new manager has two concerns about the Dutch midfielder.

Xavi was appointed as the new head coach of the Dutch national team by the Dutch Football Association two weeks ago. The former midfielder already knew De Jong from his time at Barcelona.

Frenkie de Jong is currently recovering from a knee injury he suffered at the end of last season. He played through the World Cup with severe pain and received injections, which may have aggravated the injury.

Xavi has two concerns about the Dutch national team's key player. First, there's the injury itself. It might not heal on its own, and De Jong may even need surgery. This could extend his recovery time by several more months.

The new manager is also worried about De Jong's situation at Barcelona. The club is unhappy with the playmaker playing with an injury during the World Cup. As a result, Flick removed him from the captain's armband.