Hansi Flick reveals that he often turns to Barcelona star for opinion

Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick has given a staunch defence of star midfielder Frenkie de Jong. The Dutch midfielder has been a frequent matter of debate throughout his six years on the membership, however has lastly began to make the midfield spot his personal below Flick.

De Jong, who’s out of contract subsequent summer time, was at one time thought of a monetary burden for the membership, with Barcelona trying to maneuver him on three summers in the past. Nevertheless tensions between the 2 have cooled over the previous 12 months, and now de Jong seems set for a contract extension to take him into his thirties.

‘Each supporter of Barcelona can it’s nice to have him’ – Flick

Flick was requested concerning the divisive nature of de Jong’s determine amongst the fanbase, with some feeling he doesn’t justify his spot within the group over others, or maybe doesn’t make the distinction for them. Nevertheless the German supervisor was unaware of that sentiment.

“I by no means had this sense, I’m not concerned in all this social media factor, and I’m completely out of it in that regard. I believe that’s a very good factor. Each supporter of Barcelona can see it’s nice to have him within the group. For me it’s improbable to see, as a result of he enjoys coaching, he enjoys enjoying with these guys. And he has enormous high quality. In the meanwhile it’s like that, with Pedri, with Frenkie, it’s not straightforward to press us.”

Flick consults de Jong for his perception

He additionally continued on to disclose that he at instances consults with de Jong usually, believing the previous Ajax product’s opinion carries weight in his personal decision-making.

“I converse with him rather a lot, as a result of I need to know his emotions, I need to know his opinion. If this sense is on the market, then I believe it comes from exterior. It’s a pity, as a result of he’s nice. However no-one within the group, no-one within the membership, thinks otherwise about him.”

Warning of elevated problem

Following a powerful begin to the season for Actual Madrid, who made it six wins out of six in La Liga on Tuesday evening, discuss has begun of a possible 100-point season for Los Blancos. The Barcelona coach warned that this season could be more durable than the final.

Eric: “I believe final 12 months, we had been all excited concerning the prospect of successful towards Inter and enjoying the ultimate towards PSG. For my part, it will have been the most effective match of the 2 groups enjoying towards one another.”

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“I don’t know. We’ve performed a very good job these video games. However in the event you take a look at final 12 months, we had ups and downs, however we’re targeted on ourselves and what we will do. We all know that this season it is not going to be as straightforward for us. That’s what we’ve to do.”