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Frenkie de Jong’s time at Barcelona has not been as clean as he or the membership had hoped. After recovering from an extended damage layoff, the Dutch midfielder has discovered himself struggling to safe an everyday spot within the beginning lineup.
That is largely as a result of rise of Marc Casado, who has impressed beneath the steerage of supervisor Hansi Flick.
In consequence, SPORT has talked about that Flick has a problem in dealing with the scenario with de Jong. When he took over as Barcelona’s coach final summer season, one among his essential targets was to assist the Dutchman return to prime kind.
After spending greater than 150 days on the sidelines, de Jong made his comeback, however he has but to persuade Flick that he needs to be an everyday starter.
Whereas the evaluation of his performances might be subjective, there are clear indicators that de Jong just isn’t acting at his finest.
No place for de Jong
Regardless of this, Flick had continued to point out belief in de Jong, recognising his potential and the standard he can deliver to the staff. Nonetheless, with extra choices now accessible to him, issues could also be altering.
Frenkie de Jong has misplaced his place. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Pictures)
Barcelona’s midfield is trying crowded. The return of Fermin Lopez and Gavi has offered the staff with contemporary power, notably in urgent increased up the sphere.
Casado has emerged as a key participant, proving to be a superb metronome within the holding function. Pedri has regained his kind and is extra inventive than ever, whereas Dani Olmo’s abilities within the attacking midfield are nonetheless ready to be totally utilised.
Moreover, Pablo Torre has made his presence felt, even overtaking de Jong within the pecking order throughout the match in opposition to Brest.
Followers usually are not pleased as properly
With seven midfielders vying for simply three positions, the competitors for taking part in time is intense. To make issues extra difficult, the ambiance at house is rising more and more pissed off with de Jong’s performances.
The query now could be whether or not Barcelona ought to proceed to depend on de Jong for essential minutes, or if it’s time for him to take a step again and assume a extra secondary function.
The upcoming match in opposition to Las Palmas may mark the following chapter on this ongoing saga.
