Hansi Flick has no intention of counting on him and that was once again proven against Betis. Once again, Frenkie de Jong has been left out of the Barça starting eleven for a vitally important match. Despite his great display in the last game, scoring and giving an assist, the Dutchman is not in the plans of the Barça boss. The position in which he can excel has an owner and where Flick wants him, he is not doing well .
Or what is the same, in the attacking midfield position he has many players ahead of Frenkie de Jong... And in the central midfield, where there are fewer, his performance is poor . Against Betis he has demonstrated it again and Laporta knows it first hand: the Dutchman's contract ends in 2026 and a new destination is being sought for him. He has aroused the interest of the Premier League on several occasions, but it doesn't seem that anything is close.
He has other teammates ahead of him and Hansi Flick has shown it again. In the attacking midfield position, the undisputed starter is Dani Olmo, while in the central midfield Casadó and Pedri are ahead of him . The best thing Frenkie de Jong can do is find a new destination as soon as possible if he wants to feel important. While the German is at Barça , his minutes in important games will be coming off the bench.
What Hansi Flick Asks of Frenkie De Jong: It's Clear
Frenkie de Jong's situation could change if he does what Hansi Flick asks of him . So far, the Barça coach has been disappointed with his performance and this has been demonstrated again against Betis. He will not be seen as a top-level player until he does everything that is being asked of him.
What Hansi Flick wants is for Frenkie de Jong to defend, not to play the ball and not to lose control of the game . These are the main shortcomings that the Dutchman has been showing in recent years and he will only be able to be important if he manages to change and improve his defects.
Hansi Flick believes Frenkie de Jong can do it, but he hasn't shown it yet. He's a different footballer in training and when he shows up for games. Laporta has the approval to sell him if the right offer comes, but it will be difficult to find a new destination for him . Against Betis, it was clear, after an exhibition, that he should be on the bench.