Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong got here onto the pitch in opposition to Actual Betis on Saturday hoping to calm issues down for his aspect, and set up management to go together with their 1-0 lead, however ended up making a gift of a vital penalty simply minutes after taking the captain’s armband.
In accordance with Sport, de Jong got here off the pitch very affected by the occasions within the sport. He struggled to recover from his mistake, and was apologetic to a few of his teammates after the sport. Realizing he’s underneath stress because of his contract state of affairs, de Jong is making an attempt to remain quiet, work onerous and get again to his greatest stage, one thing that has eluded him thus far.
The identical outlet has printed a separate report that once more calls into query the decision-making of the Dutchman. There was speak earlier within the season as he was nonetheless recovering from his collection of sprained ankles that de Jong was going in opposition to the recommendation of the membership and, and avoiding surgical procedure. Throughout an interview with membership media, de Jong denied this.
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Now it’s stated that Barcelona have studies that say the medical employees beforehand suggested him to have surgical procedure on his ankle, and have executed so once more. They’ve communicated to him that it’s the greatest plan of action to return to his greatest, as de Jong continues to be affected by his ankle whereas taking part in. In gentle of each his decision-making over the harm, and his lack of curiosity in renewing his contract, the board and sporting division (Sporting Director Deco) are on the finish of their tether with de Jong.
Over the course of the weekend it was reported that supervisor Hansi Flick can be in opposition to the concept of promoting de Jong subsequent someplace, feeling he’s a precious participant with a novel skillset. Nevertheless the membership don’t appear to share that opinion, and can reportedly store de Jong for as little as €20m if he doesn’t sit down on the negotiating desk.