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De Jong or Gavi: Is one midfielder's time at Barcelona coming to an end?

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The midfield of FC Barcelona is a well-oiled machine in terms of efficiency, but such successes are often accompanied by complicated dilemmas.

While summer signing Rodri has taken care of the basics week in, week out, Pedri has secured his position as the team’s creative force, and young Marc Bernal has been able to take on a role from the bench.

Frenkie de Jong and Gavi have been left to fight for the scraps. As the 2026/27 season begins to gain maturity, it becomes apparent that such a situation is unsustainable in the long run.

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With Rodri, Pedri, and Bernal locking down minutes under Hansi Flick, Frenkie de Jong and Gavi face an uncertain future at Barcelona.

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