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In keeping with SPORT, there may be rising debate surrounding Frenkie de Jong’s future at Barcelona, primarily as a consequence of his present contractual scenario, as he has but to resume his contract, and, extra considerably, his sporting scenario.
It has not been a straightforward 12 months for the Dutch midfielder, as he has struggled to recuperate from an ankle damage and is coping with the lack of his beginning place.
Now not a assured starter
Certainly, following his five-month stint out on the therapy tables, De Jong doesn’t have a spot within the beginning XI. The truth is, supervisor Hansi Flick is making an attempt to reposition him in a extra offensive function to present him taking part in time.
Nevertheless, the scenario might push him nearer to a possible exit if he doesn’t really feel like a key a part of the challenge. As issues stand, he isn’t thought-about one of many untouchable gamers.
De Jong has struggled to recuperate from his damage, and he nonetheless seems to be barely affected by it. The truth is, he’ll attain the midway level of the season with solely two begins – one in La Liga vs Actual Sociedad and one other in Europe vs Crvena Zvezda.
Now not untouchable. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)
It is a poor return for a participant who has been an everyday starter in latest seasons beneath each coach that has been in control of the membership. Nevertheless, beneath Flick, that is not the case, and it appears unlikely to vary.
No place in midfield for De Jong
De Jong has no place in a midfield the place Marc Casado has develop into indispensable. The academy graduate is a key determine in Flick’s tactical setup, and Pedri is an ever-present determine alongside him.
With the arrival of Dani Olmo and the superb type of the attacking trio, it appears unimaginable for De Jong to interrupt into the beginning lineup.
As such, the scenario will have to be reassessed in the summertime if he continues to stay on the bench from now till the top of the season.
Barcelona, for his or her half, are open to all potentialities, however it will likely be as much as the participant to take the initiative if he desires to depart. At current, the Catalans think about their earlier renewal supply to be expired, as his function within the workforce has modified from a 12 months in the past.
Flick desires him to remain as a result of he appreciates his footballing skills, however Barcelona are additionally considering saving his wages within the ultimate 12 months of his contract.
There’s a battle between the 2 events, and the truth that De Jong shouldn’t be taking part in recurrently might assist discover a resolution that advantages everybody concerned.
