Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong took to the pitch against Real Betis on Saturday hoping to calm things down for his side and gain control to go ahead with a 1-0 lead, but ended up giving away a crucial penalty just minutes away after taking the captaincy. .
According to Sport, De Jong came off the field very impressed by the events in the match. He struggled to get over his mistake and apologized to some of his teammates after the game. Knowing he is under pressure due to his contract situation, De Jong is trying to stay quiet, work hard and return to his best level, something that has eluded him so far.
The same medium has published a separate report that once again questions the Dutchman's decision-making. Still recovering from his series of ankle sprains, there was talk earlier in the season that De Jong went against the club's advice and avoided surgery. De Jong denied this during an interview with club media.
Now it is said that Barcelona have reports stating that the medical staff previously advised him to undergo surgery on his ankle and have done so again. They have informed him that it is the best course of action to get back to his best, as De Jong continues to experience problems with his ankle while playing. In light of both his decision-making about the injury and his lack of interest in extending his contract, the board and the sporting department (sporting director Deco) are at the end of their rope with De Jong.
Over the weekend it was reported that manager Hansi Flick would be against the idea of selling De Jong somewhere next, as he felt he is a valuable player with unique skills. However, the club does not seem to share this opinion and will reportedly buy De Jong for only twenty million euros if he does not sit at the negotiating table.
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