Barcelona have had a full preseason to prepare for this year, but it has not taken long for the rigours of competition to take their toll on their players. After leaving the Netherlands camp with discomfort on Saturday, Frenkie de Jong is now a serious doubt for Barcelona’s next clash.
Hansi Flick is already to be without Gavi, after Barcelona identified that it was a meniscus issue that was giving him pain in his knee. He is likely to miss at least the next couple of weeks, depending on whether the pain recedes.
De Jong was withdrawn late on during the Netherlands’ 1-1 draw with Poland on Friday, and manager Ronald Koeman confirmed that he had discomfort and that they preferred not to take a risk with him. On Saturday he returned to Barcelona, and today underwent tests at the club facilities. Alex Pintanel reports that after said tests, he is now a ‘serious doubt’ for Barcelona’s return to action against Valencia on Sunday evening.
Barcelona have since confirmed an injury to de Jong, although they do not give a recovery time for his injury. The suggestion from MD is that Barcelona are keen not to rush de Jong back, and with a trip to Newcastle United next Thursday in the Champions League, the Blaugrana are keen to have him fit for their opening European clash.
The stars appear to be aligning for Marc Casado to return to the starting line-up after a solitary half of football against Levante from the start. Marc Bernal is also due to return from injury, this month, but the suggestion is that Barcelona will introduce the teenager back into the fold gradually.
piyacemnr
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I really enjoy Marc(s) . Both are superb. Bernal is a jewel in the rough
Suarezzy
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Y do u Barca fans always talk dull did rayo players not school him also until Barca had to use mafia to get a draw. pedri has stars in his team how many did guler have. ur star boy who missed an open pole has suddenly gone dumb i think
😂 guler is corner kick merchant nothing else , you shouldn't even put him in the same sentence with Pedri or lamal , it's a crime
vuaabdipu
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Casado is ready to step up
Siudklnrst
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I support the point....we just need two defenders or one for barca to be undefited....
pibbclmpu
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Pray for Barcelona vs Newcastle
we are not Arsenal
Constantinetino
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That means Bernal should be up now
bopabiknpr
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Y do u Barca fans always talk dull did rayo players not school him also until Barca had to use mafia to get a draw. pedri has stars in his team how many did guler have. ur star boy who missed an open pole has suddenly gone dumb i think
rayo fought for a draw but ur goalkeeper was man of the match because of the many saves he made and rayo even got a goal disallowed and u make noise please i don't have time wasting on emotional fans who talk not because of the knowledge they have but because of the fact that they support a team. rayo begged for draw dreamer
sodcltyz
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Y do u Barca fans always talk dull did rayo players not school him also until Barca had to use mafia to get a draw. pedri has stars in his team how many did guler have. ur star boy who missed an open pole has suddenly gone dumb i think
You are a fool! Did you watch the match? If you did you would have known it is rather Rayo who fought for the draw.🤡🤡🤡
bopabiknpr
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Y do u Barca fans always talk dull did rayo players not school him also until Barca had to use mafia to get a draw. pedri has stars in his team how many did guler have. ur star boy who missed an open pole has suddenly gone dumb i think
When did lamin potential start sar if i can remember under xavi there was no lamin it's just last year he gained small fame so don't make like he has be shining for years. this year is also the year guler is shining cos Alonso has given him opportunity so sir don't make too much noise cos last year lamin played well and took laliga and other domestic trophies and also two years ago guler was coming from the bench under carlo and took laliga and UCL so u see the difference
faeeknoyz
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Y do u Barca fans always talk dull did rayo players not school him also until Barca had to use mafia to get a draw. pedri has stars in his team how many did guler have. ur star boy who missed an open pole has suddenly gone dumb i think
most Madrid fans are data less, you can't put lamine and guler in same context here.......guler has potential, lamine is showing that his potential is more than potential
kelvin77_
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we need Marc bernal asap
Sozelmrtuz
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Dear Lord, help Barcelona in all aspects please 🙏🏻💜
true Liverpool fan we are with you 🙏
ColinsGooner
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Pray for Barcelona vs Newcastle
bopabiknpr
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Y do u Barca fans always talk dull did rayo players not school him also until Barca had to use mafia to get a draw. pedri has stars in his team how many did guler have. ur star boy who missed an open pole has suddenly gone dumb i think
U know wat as a Madrid fan i accepted that barca was better last season but not best cos the year we won laliga before u sacked ur coach xavi we also took the champions league. it was a disgrace that with all ur dominance it ended only in Spain so man wen u take UCL after 11years hit me up man cheers
kayusmessi
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I just asked u a question Mr didn't rayo school pedri. wait amongst the players of the month chosen and young player i didn't see ur pedri and ur star boy ohhh i forgot they are not playing in laliga
Just for one month rating, wait until Barcelona destroy madrid before u talk
bopabiknpr
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One lamine yamal is better than 10 ardaguler, is like comparing bicycle with Ferrari
I just asked u a question Mr didn't rayo school pedri. wait amongst the players of the month chosen and young player i didn't see ur pedri and ur star boy ohhh i forgot they are not playing in laliga
kayusmessi
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Y do u Barca fans always talk dull did rayo players not school him also until Barca had to use mafia to get a draw. pedri has stars in his team how many did guler have. ur star boy who missed an open pole has suddenly gone dumb i think
One lamine yamal is better than 10 ardaguler, is like comparing bicycle with Ferrari
Seebimruy
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ruhabmoy
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no need any one just lamasia player is enough if they play like a team
Feybdltz
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bopabiknpr
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Y do u Barca fans always talk dull did rayo players not school him also until Barca had to use mafia to get a draw. pedri has stars in his team how many did guler have. ur star boy who missed an open pole has suddenly gone dumb i think
jiyamouz
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Quick recovery De Jongo
jopeilmnps
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I wish him quick recovery.the introduction of cassado or bernal to his position is a welcome development.
nimadikruy
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Barça board are very funny,is my team really saying we would have sold Casado and rely on De jonk..who is always injured..I pray we don't make that mistake .
SGTSingam
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Dear Lord, help Barcelona in all aspects please 🙏🏻💜
Shmonny
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Arda Guler got schooled by Pedri on how to play in the Midfield, After talking about Lamine Yamal before the game is called REALITY CHECK
sodcltyz
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This is why some of us didn’t want Fermin or Casado to be sold. We just needed one or two defenders to make the team fit for purpose. Our defense is the weak link in my opinion
Cuzabdekly
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olmo,cascado,pedri,fermin we have 4 great midfielders
Edooo87
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this international stop is big blow for Barca
omaryaradua
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Cassado is there so no fears
Yiubdiktuy
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all the best for him