Confirmed: Barcelona star to be placed on the bench against Sevilla due to new fitness issues
Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong once again missed out on a place in the club’s starting XI on Sunday.
The announcement comes amid confirmation that the Dutchman is suffering from a new fitness problem.
Of course, Barcelona will soon kickstart the club’s campaign in earnest with a La Liga meeting with Sevilla.
Manager Hansi Flick told the media at his pre-match press conference that he was seriously considering offering De Jong a potential first start of the season after he has fully recovered from a serious ankle injury. I admitted it.
“We were thinking of starting Frenkie tomorrow because he’s ready, but we’ll see.”
It was also surprising to hear just a few hours later that De Jong was suffering from yet another injury concern, this time with a muscular injury.
And as much as that proved to be enough to force the 27-year-old back onto the bench on Sunday.
Connor Laird – GSFN
