{"id":2409,"date":"2025-09-10T21:04:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T21:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.piquant-burotic.com\/?p=2409"},"modified":"2025-09-11T11:20:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T11:20:56","slug":"barcelona-star-racing-to-be-fit-for-champions-league-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.piquant-burotic.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/10\/barcelona-star-racing-to-be-fit-for-champions-league-opener\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona star racing to be fit for Champions League opener"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Barcelona have not had an easy start to the new season, and injury problems have crept in over the last few weeks. Robert Lewandowski, Alejandro Balde and Gavi have all been affected, and this is also the case for Frenkie de Jong.<\/p>\n

During the international break, de Jong was forced to withdraw from The Netherlands\u2019 squad<\/a> due to a minor injury, and it has since been confirmed that he will almost certainly miss Barcelona\u2019s next match<\/a>, which is against Valencia on Sunday.<\/p>\n

It has been decided that no risks will be taken with de Jong, and it has been decided between all parties that he will not be involved against Valencia. It is also far from guaranteed that he plays against Newcastle United next Thursday, but according to Alex Pintanel<\/a>, the midfielder has set his sights on being involved in the Champions League opener at St James\u2019 Park.<\/p>\n

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The fact that the match against Newcastle is not until the Thursday works in de Jong\u2019s favour, as he will have an extra day or two to get to 100%, thus making it more likely that he can start for Flick\u2019s side. However, that is not guaranteed, and he has plenty of work to do in order to be ready.<\/p>\n

Barcelona need Frenkie de Jong against Newcastle<\/h2>\n

It is certain that Barcelona will need de Jong at St James\u2019 Park, given that Newcastle will attempt to suffocate the Catalans with the same high-pressing game that put Paris Saint-Germain to the sword two years ago. The Dutchman is one of Flick\u2019s most press-resistant players, so it would be a match that he\u2019d be effective.<\/p>\n

It remains to be seen whether de Jong is available to face Newcastle, but those associated with Barcelona will be desperately hoping that he will be fit enough to start.<\/p>\n

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