Six and a half months later, Frenkie de Jong starts a game again. The Dutch midfielder is the big news in Barcelona’s eleven in Belgrade. It’s the first time it’s happened this season. He had not been in the starting lineup since April 21, the day he injured his ankle at the Bernabéu.
De Jong reappeared this season, after also missing the Euro Cup, on October 1 against Young Boys. And so far, he had played five times and a total of 131 minutes. Precisely the classic is the match that has had the most participation. That day he entered the second half in which the Blaugrana scored their four goals.
Captain
The Dutchman will partner in the creation with Marc Casadó and Pedri advances his position to the midfielder
The entry of the Dutchman, who will be the captain and will partner in the creation with Marc Casadó, implies two things. On the one hand, that Pedri advances his position to the midfielder and, on the other, that Dani Olmo, despite his two goals in the derby, remains on the bench in Belgrade.
In the Champions League there are two other changes with respect to the duel against Espanyol and both are in defense. Koundé regains his position at right back while Flick opts for Gerard Martín to occupy the left flank of the defense.
The front is not touched
For the seventh consecutive game, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Lewandowski appear in the eleven
Where there are no alterations is in the front. For the seventh consecutive game, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Lewandowski appear in the eleven. The German coach is committed to keeping the front three together, although Ferran Torres was in Vitoria and Ansu Fati played against Sevilla. In those two games Raphinha acted behind the forwards. The Brazilian has scored three consecutive games and, with 11 goals, has already broken his personal record with Barça.
Barcelona’s lineup to play against Red Star is: Iñaki Peña, Koundé, Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, Gerard Martín, Casadó, De Jong, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Lewandowski.
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