The uncertainty is growing around Frenkie de Jong. The Dutchman, who was expected to be an undisputed starter once he recovered from his serious ankle injury, has not managed to secure a spot in Hansi Flick's team. In fact, in the last two matches against Leganés and Atlético de Madrid he has not played a single minute, making his case a true mystery.
The midfielder has fallen behind in the rotation of the midfield due to the presence of Pedri, Casadó, Dani Olmo, Gavi, and Fermín López, and even Eric García has been ahead of him in recent matches. This situation raises doubts about his future at the club, as his lack of minutes coincides with the question of his renewal, which has been stalled for months.
Flick seemed to be the player's great supporter in the club and even specifically asked Barça not to transfer him last summer, considering him a key player for his system. However, since his return to the pitch on October 1, and despite the idea of gradually reintegrating him into the first team's discipline, the '21' has not managed to get going, and his absence in the last two league matches has raised doubts about his situation.
Does Frenkie have a future at Barça?
His complex sporting present further heats up the folder of his renewal. The blue and garnet entity would not see his continuity as a bad thing as long as the economic conditions adjust to his change of role in the squad.
The loss of his starting position has led the sports management to consider that it is not necessary to make a significant financial effort for him, although it will also be necessary to see the midfielder's position at the end of the season if he does not get the desired minutes just a year before his contract ends.
De Jong has publicly confessed to feeling in optimal physical condition and assured that he is ready to play 90 minutes. However, all signs point to Hansi Flick not thinking the same, and the Dutchman could feel frustrated by his lack of continuity. There is a 'Frenkie case' in the Catalan City.