Frenkie de Jong
28-Year-Old
Barcelona
La Liga
Could start Tuesday
De Jong is eyeing a potential starting role in Tuesday's match against Atletico Madrid, according to manager Hansi Flick, per Carmen Torres of Marca. "Frenkie is better than [Marc]. We'll see it today. It will be complicated. Frenkie could be a starter. We haven't decided that."
ANALYSIS
De Jong returned to play for a short time Saturday after just over a month out with injury and continues to trend in the right direction. He is now possibly in the pool of names to start Tuesday as they head into UCL action, although the verdict is still up in the air. The major question is whether he will have enough in his hamstring to play in a match where Barcelona will need to push the pace, potentially warranting him only a bench role. Pedri is set to for sure start for the club, but with de Jong's option in the starting XI still unknown, Marc Casado or Gavi could slide in next to Pedri.
De Jong returned to play for a short time Saturday after just over a month out with injury and continues to trend in the right direction. He is now possibly in the pool of names to start Tuesday as they head into UCL action, although the verdict is still up in the air. The major question is whether he will have enough in his hamstring to play in a match where Barcelona will need to push the pace, potentially warranting him only a bench role. Pedri is set to for sure start for the club, but with de Jong's option in the starting XI still unknown, Marc Casado or Gavi could slide in next to Pedri.
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de Jong assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 win against Espanyol.
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de Jong (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Espanyol.
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Makes squad for derby
de Jong (hamstring) was included in the matchday squad for Saturday's derby against Espanyol, the club posted.
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Trains normally, late call Saturday
de Jong (hamstring) returned to normal team training Friday and is a late call for Saturday's clash against Espanyol, according to coach Hansi Flick, per Alfredo Martinez of Onda Cero Radio. "De Jong must take it step by step. We'll see if he plays tomorrow, but we have to wait for tomorrow's training to see if he's on the bench against Espanyol."
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Should return for derby
de Jong (hamstring) is on track to return for Saturday's clash against Espanyol as he hits the six-week mark of his recovery, according to Mundo Deportivo.
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Set for new Barca contract
De Jong is expected to sign a new contract with Barcelona, according to SPORT.
ANALYSIS
The contract saga between de Jong and Barcelona is one of the longest in the sport, but now it seems the Dutchman will stay at Barcelona. If that's the case, Los Blaugranas will keep a key midfielder around for the long haul.
The contract saga between de Jong and Barcelona is one of the longest in the sport, but now it seems the Dutchman will stay at Barcelona. If that's the case, Los Blaugranas will keep a key midfielder around for the long haul.