Frenkie de Jong has hit out at the officiating following Barcelona's painful Champions League exit, insisting the Catalan giants were the better side over two legs against Atletico Madrid. The Dutch midfielder believes "every detail" went against Hansi Flick's men as their European dreams were extinguished at the Metropolitano.
Just as Barcelona coach Hansi Flick seemed to be navigating through a busy schedule with a nearly full complement of players, he has been hit with some bad news regarding Frenkie de Jong. The Dutch international was forced to withdraw from the team's latest training session after feeling significant discomfort. The club has now released an injury report to confirm the problem and how much time the midfielder will miss.
Barcelona captain Frenkie de Jong launched a scathing attack on referee Jesus Gil Manzano following the club’s shock 2-1 defeat to Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena. The Dutchman accused the official of arrogance and poor time-keeping after a controversial night saw the La Liga leaders have three goals ruled out, leaving De Jong labelling the officiating as "insane" in a heated post-match interview.
Manchester United legend Jaap Stam has identified his "dream" January signing, urging the Red Devils to finally secure the services of Barcelona playmaker Frenkie de Jong. The former defender believes the Dutch maestro, who has long been on the club's radar, is the missing piece to transform United's midfield, while also tipping a Brighton star for a move to Old Trafford.
Barcelona’s long-awaited Camp Nou return has been anything but calm. Hansi Flick welcomes the timely comebacks of Raphinha and goalkeeper Joan Garcia, but the uncertainty around Marcus Rashford's illness, and Frenkie de Jong's suspension casts a shadow over a crucial weekend. With Pedri still monitored closely, Barca step into their homecoming fighting fitness as much as form.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is pleased to 'put pressure' on their arch-rivals Real Madrid after a dominant win against Celta Vigo, featuring a strong yet explosive performance of Robert Lewandowski's hat-trick. However, Flick bemoans the "incredible" suspension of key Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who will miss the next fixture against Athletic Club after the international break.
Tensions boiled over after Real Madrid’s 2–1 win against Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu as Barca captain Frenkie de Jong slammed Dani Carvajal for his post-match gesture towards winger Lamine Yamal. What began as a heated Clasico ended in chaos with the culmination of days of tension sparked by Yamal’s pre-game remarks that infuriated the Madrid players and set the stage for a volatile night in the Spanish capital.
