FC Barcelona's captain and midfield maestro Frenkie de Jong is back in training after being rested as a precaution for the team's recent 1-0 loss to Alaves. The Catalan giants returned to the Ciutat Esportiva on Friday, shifting their focus to Sunday's La Liga showdown against Real Betis at Camp Nou—the final home game of the season.

After a disappointing midweek defeat, Hansi Flick's squad is determined to send their fans home happy with a strong performance against Manuel Pellegrini's side. The good news for supporters? De Jong trained normally with the group, alongside young talent Jofre Torrents, who has rejoined the first team after recovering from an ankle injury.

De Jong's absence against Alaves raised eyebrows, as the 29-year-old was expected to start. However, reports from SPORT confirm that the Dutch international was not injured—his omission was purely a precautionary rest measure agreed upon between the player and the club. Now fully refreshed, De Jong is expected to be back in the squad for the Betis clash.

This season, De Jong has featured in 37 matches across all competitions, contributing one goal and eight assists. But despite his experience, the midfielder hasn't started a game since February 22, when he played the full 90 minutes against Levante. A hamstring injury sidelined him for over a month, and since returning on April 11 against Espanyol, he has made six appearances—all from the bench.

With Pedri and Gavi forming Flick's preferred midfield pairing, De Jong's role has shifted to an impact substitute. Sunday's game against Real Betis could be a pivotal moment for the captain to reclaim his starting spot and prove his value in the season's final stretch. Will Flick give him the nod? All eyes will be on the team sheet come kickoff.