Will isn’t Frenkie de Jong playing for Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid in Champions League quarter-final first leg?
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The midfielder is currently recovering from a long-term injury.
Hansi Flick will have trouble selecting a balanced midfield for FC Barcelona’s first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid tonight, after a key midfielder has been ruled out for the game.
Since February, Frenkie de Jong has not played for Barcelona in all competitions. The cunning Dutch passer has been absent for the past few months due to a hamstring injury, but his return is quickly approaching.
De Jong is anticipated to play some minutes during this weekend’s Catalan derby against Espanyol. However, he did not participate in group training before tonight’s match.
Although it still depends on Frenkie de Jong’s recovery, the Netherlands international is supposed to return in time for the second leg against Atlético.
Frenkie De Jong is eager to speed up his recuperation and return to action, but Barcelona are taking a cautious stance.
Will isn’t Frenkie de Jong playing for Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid in Champions League quarter-final first leg?
Head coach Hansi Flick’s plans are complicated by De Jong’s absence, who also confirmed he won’t be fit for the first leg against Atletico Madrid.
Even though he is eager to work hard, Barcelona’s top goal is to avoid a relapse at a pivotal point in the season, since the squad is still vying for both LaLiga and the Champions League.
This leaves Flick with a few options in the holding midfield position. This season, the German coach has not depended much on Marc Casado, which has further limited his options. Meanwhile, Eric Garcia emerges as the main solution in the middle of the pitch.
Which injury has Frenkie de Jong suffered?
He has sustained a hamstring injury.
When will he return?
He could return in the LaLiga game against Espanyol.
Will he play in the second leg?
He could play if he returns against Espanyol.
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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.