Barcelona have not had an easy start to the new season, and injury problems have crept in over the last few weeks. Robert Lewandowski, Alejandro Balde and Gavi have all been affected, and this is also the case for Frenkie de Jong.
During the international break, de Jong was forced to withdraw from The Netherlands’ squad due to a minor injury, and it has since been confirmed that he will almost certainly miss Barcelona’s next match, which is against Valencia on Sunday.
It has been decided that no risks will be taken with de Jong, and it has been decided between all parties that he will not be involved against Valencia. It is also far from guaranteed that he plays against Newcastle United next Thursday, but according to Alex Pintanel, the midfielder has set his sights on being involved in the Champions League opener at St James’ Park.
The fact that the match against Newcastle is not until the Thursday works in de Jong’s favour, as he will have an extra day or two to get to 100%, thus making it more likely that he can start for Flick’s side. However, that is not guaranteed, and he has plenty of work to do in order to be ready.
It is certain that Barcelona will need de Jong at St James’ Park, given that Newcastle will attempt to suffocate the Catalans with the same high-pressing game that put Paris Saint-Germain to the sword two years ago. The Dutchman is one of Flick’s most press-resistant players, so it would be a match that he’d be effective.
It remains to be seen whether de Jong is available to face Newcastle, but those associated with Barcelona will be desperately hoping that he will be fit enough to start.
oluwagoddy
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be fit please
vuaabdipu
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Don't rush it Safety first BAR has alternatives
Nedadmnsty
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please will need him and pedri on all big games this season
Nedadmnsty
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I think Frankie is not a good fit for that defensive midfield role. That’s why we are so exposed defensively too
can you give the the rating of this Frankie sir. if u r really talk that about Frankie then it means you don't watch Barcelona matches without him and see that it is really difficult for us
PratiushSingh
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if he is injured he should be resting or working on his recovery...why is he racing
kandmopty
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kandmopty
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in your mind do you think Barca can rival Madrid for konate
Your right but I was instead of Laportta I will talk with each of them bring all free agent top defense that I do have money 💰 now
vukcknopyz
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In the first transfer market Barcelona mast make this lineup bring one top defense at the end of the season better that Barcelona have this lineup
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in your mind do you think Barca can rival Madrid for konate
Eambe
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I think Frankie is not a good fit for that defensive midfield role. That’s why we are so exposed defensively too
kandmopty
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In the first transfer market Barcelona mast make this lineup bring one top defense at the end of the season better that Barcelona have this lineup
kandmopty
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For next match start together 3 goals for Barcelona after 30 minutes when Barcelona 3-0 the match we make some goals for our self when a player gets rewards on that time when a team win a title
Feybdltz
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rehbckruyz
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wish him well
pubbcloty
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