Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick has admitted Frenkie de Jong suffered an damage situation in coaching, sparking fears of a setback for the Dutch midfielder.
De Jong went down with an ankle damage in April and solely made his comeback earlier this month, taking part in a complete of 24 minutes earlier than October’s worldwide break, for which he was not referred to as up by the Netherlands to let him get well.
Forward of Sunday’s go to from Sevilla, Flick confessed he hoped to begin De Jong earlier than the Dutch midfielder needed to limp out of coaching.
“He felt some discomfort, he began with the group however then he went to the sidelines,” Flick revealed. “I needed to make him play as a starter, however we’ll see.”
AS state De Jong’s newest situation isn’t associated to his ankle downside and is just a minor muscle grievance which left many on the membership fearful he wouldn’t even be capable to make the squad towards Sevilla.
The Dutchman was finally included in Barcelona’s matchday squad, though simply how wholesome he’s stays to be seen.
Barcelona additionally confirmed the long-awaited return of Gavi, 348 days after his horror knee damage with Spain in November 2023. He has been included within the matchday squad alongside Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo and Lamine Yamal.
