‘We haven’t been the same without him’: Fan hopes one injured player will play Clasico, not Pedri
Barca fan, known as Saint Ademola, is fervently hoping that Frenkie de Jong will be available for El Clasico. He believes that the absence of the Dutch midfielder has significantly impacted the team’s performance.
“The player I need the most for that game is De Jong. Our midfield hasn’t been the same without him. He’s a player who brings out the best in other players. Haven’t you noticed that Gundogan has had a dip in form without him on the pitch?”
While it seems unlikely that De Jong will start the Clasico, there is hope that he might feature as a substitute. The expected midfield lineup against Real Madrid is likely to include Ilkay Gundogan, Oriol Romeu, and Gavi.
De Jong has been sidelined since September 24 due to injury, and Barcelona has won three out of five matches without him. His absence was particularly evident in the match against Athletic Club, where the team struggled with ball control in the midfield. The return of De Jong would undoubtedly be a welcome boost for the team and its fans.
