It’s already known that Barcelona will face the upcoming clash against Real Madrid without several key players. The Catalan giants will be missing the likes of Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Joan Garcia, Gavi, Dani Olmo, and Robert Lewandowski. Now, it’s possible that another name could be added to this list.
Carlos Monfort has revealed that Frenkie de Jong did not participate in training and left the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper facility. The Dutch international is feeling unwell and unable to train. The 28-year-old is a key player for Barcelona and a cornerstone of their midfield.
De Jong started Tuesday’s match against Olympiacos on the bench, as Hansi Flick decided to rest him ahead of El Clásico. However, now the midfielder’s participation in the match at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu is in doubt. It’s worth noting that Andreas Christensen also missed the Champions League game due to “feeling unwell.”