Flick expressed his desire to start Frenkie de Jong before the Dutch midfielder had to leave training due to discomfort.
“He felt some discomfort; he started with the group but then went to the sidelines,” Flick explained. “I wanted him to play as a starter, but we’ll see.”
According to AS, De Jong’s latest issue is not related to his previous ankle problem but is instead a minor muscle complaint, raising concerns at the club about his availability for the Sevilla match.
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Ultimately, De Jong was included in Barcelona’s matchday squad, though his fitness remains uncertain.
Additionally, Barcelona confirmed the long-awaited return of Gavi, who is back 348 days after suffering a serious knee injury while playing for Spain in November 2023. He joins Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, and Lamine Yamal in the matchday squad.