Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has come out in defence of teammate Marc-Andre ter Stegen, despite reportedly being made persona non grata at Camp Nou. The 33-year-old, recently ruled out due to back surgery, is the subject of much debate in Catalonia.
Ter Stegen has been unhappy about Barcelona’s attempts to oust him with the signing of Joan Garcia, manager Hansi Flick telling him that he will be third choice this season. After announcing that he would be out of action for three months, it was taken as a deliberate attempt to stop Barcelona activating the emergency injury rule and using some of his salary limit space to register Garcia. In the aftermath, there has also been talk about ter Stegen being removed as captain.
Following Barcelona’s 7-3 victory over FC Seoul in their second preseason fixture, de Jong spoke to the media, and was asked about the matter. The Dutchman explained that he was behind the German.
“For me, Marc is the team captain, just as he was last season. Marc is a world-class player and has always given his all to the club, so I support Marc a lot, and from what I know, the team as well.”
On how his teammate had reacted to Barcelona’s move to bring in Garcia, de Jong told MD the new shot-stopper was a good addition.
“I don’t know, you’ll have to ask him. He [Garcia] has a lot of quality.”
bowacdimos
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hansi flick is not a good manager at all, because of what he did to marc ter stengen
Taucdimnt
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stegen is a bad bad boy
Sebadeint
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If you say Stegen is a failure, you're somehow ungrateful to him after all those major trophies he won at the club. One problem I have with Barca is how they sent out players who have contributed a lot to the club for years. Their fareware is usually bitter. For Real Madrid, the likes of Kroos, Modric, Vasquez, Nacho, Raul, Marcelo, Roberto Carlos, etc. all left with good taste.
what about Bale, Christiano, Casillas etc? pot calling kettle black
Mokeinpst
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He is defending his fellow failure.
If you say Stegen is a failure, you're somehow ungrateful to him after all those major trophies he won at the club. One problem I have with Barca is how they sent out players who have contributed a lot to the club for years. Their fareware is usually bitter. For Real Madrid, the likes of Kroos, Modric, Vasquez, Nacho, Raul, Marcelo, Roberto Carlos, etc. all left with good taste.
Buadipst
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Frenkie has to go too!
plumy_forecast93
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wow he's good
ALEXANDERSALEKXZ10
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please leave De jong to go,he ever a rebel, he always campaign against Barcelona,yet the small boys are doing better than him.
Why do you hate your best midfielder after Pedro🤔
ALEXANDERSALEKXZ10
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Let's go easy on Frankie. the club hasn't always been on his side and yet he's still there performing. for me I say he should stay
He is even better than Casado
Neadenpstu
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Why always Skintalonia
Lopacmnos
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THANK GOD YOU ARE NOT HANSI FLICK
nwa4lifd
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you are knocking on the exit door DJ
Tooshia
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Casado will be good defense
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too short bro
kandmopty
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Casado will be good defense
kandmopty
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One top defense Barcelona need I proffer Saliba
MathiasMaxwellEmma
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I agreed to all you said but that " marc is a world class player " is a no! no! that was then
naceilpru
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De Jong is smart in answering questions from the media they want to cause problems by asking him those questions they need to ask the president
KasongoWaKenya
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Those castigating De Jong, what did you want him to day. After all, Ter Stegen is still the club captain. No new captain appointed to replace him.
Kehdkmnot
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He is defending his fellow failure.
Picabrstu
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who are you to go against the club
Habcimprt
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Cassado iw way better than De jong. Barça should sell him right away. He's just jealous of the young players !
Let's go easy on Frankie. the club hasn't always been on his side and yet he's still there performing. for me I say he should stay
randeknpuz
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Ter Stegen must not live the culb I want him to be the number 1
tozeilsuy
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Cassado iw way better than De jong. Barça should sell him right away. He's just jealous of the young players !
fipabiruy
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please leave De jong to go,he ever a rebel, he always campaign against Barcelona,yet the small boys are doing better than him.
Seubcdors
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Barce defense is weak