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Frenkie de Jong may very well be in line to start out for Barcelona of their upcoming away UEFA Champions League match in opposition to Pink Star Belgrade, based on a report from Toni Juanmarti in SPORT.
This is able to be a major second for the Dutch midfielder, marking his first begin of the season after coming back from a prolonged harm.
It should be famous that whereas Hansi Flick has a range headache, notably within the midfield space, de Jong’s current performances counsel he is able to play a key function.
At current, Flick is dealing with a problem in the case of finalising his beginning lineup, particularly with the variety of midfield choices at his disposal. Nonetheless, the German must strike a stability between fielding a robust, aggressive group and managing the bodily calls for on his gamers.
With so many proficient midfielders obtainable, it’s clear that not everybody can match into the beginning XI. Tonight’s match in opposition to Pink Star Belgrade, although, might present de Jong with the chance to finish the ultimate stage of his restoration and make his first begin of the season.
Adjustments anticipated in midfield
Frenkie de Jong might begin in opposition to Pink Star. (Picture by Angel Martinez/Getty Photos)
Since his return from harm a month in the past, de Jong has featured in 5 matches, ultimately rising his minutes on the pitch each time he options.
His efficiency in these matches has proven that he’s regaining his health and type, placing him in a robust place for a beginning function in Serbia.
His final begin for Barcelona got here within the high-stakes league El Clasico in opposition to Actual Madrid on April 21, however since then, he has been working in the direction of regaining his beginning spot.
Ought to the Dutchman begin, it’s famous that both Pedri or Marc Casado would seemingly take up the second pivot function in midfield. Each gamers are in glorious type, however Flick’s method to squad rotation implies that no participant is assured a beginning place.
He goals to make sure all his gamers keep match health, which suggests he rotates his squad commonly. With a tricky fixture in opposition to Actual Sociedad developing on Sunday, it is necessary for Barcelona to make sure they’ve contemporary gamers prepared for the problem forward.
