Barcelona dressing room surprised by veteran midfielder’s form after injury comeback
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9-second readFrenkie de Jong has reportedly impressed his Barcelona teammates with his condition and performances in training, giving Hansi Flick a strong solution to the midfield problems exposed against Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.
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Frenkie de Jong has reportedly impressed his Barcelona teammates with his condition and performances in training, giving Hansi Flick a strong solution to the midfield problems exposed against Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Dutch international has returned from injury in excellent shape and could help restore energy and control to a Barcelona midfield that has struggled to cope with aggressive pressing and tight marking.
De Jong made his comeback during Barcelona’s 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid, entering the game in the 74th minute. Although Flick deployed him in an advanced midfield role, the Dutchman is more naturally suited to operating deeper, where his ability to carry the ball through pressure could prove especially valuable.
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- Clubs covered
- Barcelona, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain
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