Juventus midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been out with a hamstring injury since late January, and it's finally paying off for him as he makes his return to the starting lineup against Sassuolo on Saturday.
The Dutchman started the match in place of the injured Arthur, who was replaced by the injured Paulo Dybala, and he made a big impact from the start. He completed 89% of his passes and had two assists in just over half an hour on the pitch.
It's been a long road back for De Jong,Serie A Stadium who missed a lot of time during the winter break due to the injury. But now that he's healthy again, he's showing why he's one of the best midfielders in Europe.
De Jong is a key player for Juventus, and his presence will be missed if he's not able to play for them this season. But with his recent return, it looks like he'll be able to contribute to their title hopes once again. And that's something that fans can't wait to see.