"Providing an update on the situation, Marta Ramon of RAC1 reports that De Jong's absence from the Barcelona squad against Alaves is due to 'family reasons'. Reports of De Jong's unavailability started doing the rounds after he did not join the rest of the squad for the pre-match gathering before leaving for the team hotel this morning. The reason for the same, however, was not clear. But it is now being suggested that his absence is due to personal, familial reasons."
"With De Jong unavailable and Pedri not yet ready to start, Flick has opted to go with a midfield pairing of Marc Casado and Marc Bernal, with the latter making his first start of the season. Eric Garcia, who started as a defensive midfielder in the last two matches against Athletic Club and Chelsea, has been moved to right-back, with Jules Kounde being left out."
Frenkie de Jong did not feature in Barcelona's squad for the Alaves match, missing both the starting lineup and the substitutes. The absence is due to family reasons. He did not join the pre-match gathering before leaving for the team hotel. De Jong had previously missed the Athletic Club fixture because of suspension. So far this season he has played 15 matches and registered two assists. With De Jong unavailable and Pedri not ready to start, Hansi Flick selected Marc Casado and Marc Bernal as the midfield pairing, with Bernal making his first start. Eric Garcia moved to right-back and Jules Kounde was left out.
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