Frenkie de Jong is also struggling to maintain his fitness as he battles for a place in Hansi Flick’s Blaugrana squad. Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, the 27 year old has admitted he is unsure whether he will be fit to start Saturday’s ‘El Clasico’ against Real Madrid. Ziggo Sport revealed on Friday.
The Dutch midfielder continues to struggle for fitness after recovering from an ankle injury. That kept him out for around five months, missing last week’s game against Sevilla. Before returning for the final half an hour of Wednesday’s 4-1 Champions League win over Bayern Munich UFABET
‘Am I in a position to start tomorrow? I don’t know, maybe yes, it depends on how I feel at the moment.’ Frankie said of his fitness.
‘Against Sevilla I would have played if there were no physical problems.’ the Dutch midfielder added.
However, with the excellent performances of Marc Casado and Pedro Gonzalez Lopez Pedri. There is little reason for Hansi Flick to make changes to the team. And with the fitness returns of Daniel Olmo, Firmin Lopez and Pablo Martín Paez Gavira (Gavi), Frenkie will face a greater difficulty in competing for a place in the team.
Earlier this month, De Jong finally make his comeback. Appearing as a substitute in both the UEFA Champions League match against Young Boys and a La Liga fixture against Alaves. These appearances were seen as positive steps towards his full recovery and return to the starting XI. However, according to Adria Albets, he has a muscle discomfort. That has cast doubt over his match fitness to play against Sevilla.