Will Frenkie de Jong play tonight for Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid in Champions League quarter-final second leg?
(Courtesy : LaLiga)
The midfielder missed the first leg due to injury.
Tonight’s match against Atletico Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano will be a challenging task for FC Barcelona’s prospects of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League semi-final.
The Blaugrana are at a severe disadvantage after losing the first leg of their quarterfinal match versus the Rojiblancos 0-2 last week.
However, given that Barça have already defeated Atletico three times this season, a comeback could also be on the cards.
Additionally, they will benefit from having Frenkie de Jong, a crucial midfield player and one of the club captains, available for the game. But returning from a hamstring injury, will he start tonight? Let’s find out.
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Will Frenkie de Jong play tonight?
Frenkie de Jong has been named as part of the travelling squad for tonight’s clash. But to determine whether De Jong is prepared to start the game against Atletico Madrid, Hansi Flick will consult with him and the Barcelona medical team.
Due to a hamstring injury, Frenkie de Jong was out for almost a month. This past weekend, the Dutchman finally returned in the derby victory over RCD Espanyol. The 28-year-old midfield player helped Marcus Rashford’s late goal after coming on as a late substitute.
But it’s still unclear if he’s prepared to start a match, particularly one as intense and important as tonight’s matchup with Atletico Madrid.
Therefore, before making a choice, Flick will discuss his condition with De Jong and the medical staff. Flick must ascertain whether he can play 45 or 60 minutes, or play a role off the bench.
Will Frenkie de Jong play tonight?
Yes, he has been named in the travelling squad.
Where will this match take place?
Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain.
Did Frenkie de Jong play in the first leg vs Atletico Madrid?
No, he missed the game due to injury.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.