Barcelona hit by fresh injury blow amid UCL, LaLiga chase

Frenkie de Jong sustained a hamstring tear during a recent training session after Barcelona's 3-0 win over Levante, according to reports.

The injury is expected to keep him out of action for at least a month, dealing a major blow to the Catalan club during a crucial period of the season.

If the timeline proves accurate, De Jong will miss a demanding series of fixtures. Barcelona is scheduled to face Villarreal, Athletic Club, Sevilla, and Rayo Vallecano in the league.

His absence will also be felt in the decisive second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final against Atletico Madrid.

Furthermore, Barça's Champions League campaign is set to resume next month, with a critical knockout tie against Newcastle for a spot in the quarter-finals. Manager Hansi Flick will now have to navigate this challenging schedule without one of his most important players.

De Jong's unfortunate injury could, however, present an opportunity for others in the squad. Young midfielder Marc Bernal, who has recently impressed with goals in victories over Real Mallorca and Levante, may now see an increased role in the starting lineup.

Meanwhile, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has disclosed that the club rejected a staggering €250 million offer for teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.

The revelation came during the launch of Laporta's book, 'This Is How We Saved Barca', where he highlighted the bold decision amid financial challenges.

"When PSG offered us €250 million for Lamine Yamal, and we rejected it, he was 17 years old; some people thought we were crazy," Laporta stated.

Laporta's decision has since been vindicated with Yamal leading Barcelona to the LaLiga title and cementing himself as the best winger on the planet.