"Flick admits that it's not strictly a tactical decision as De Jong is struggling physically. He told Movistar: "Frenkie wasn't 100%, so we've decided to put him on the bench." Barca are already without Pedri and Gavi for the match against Mallorca, along with Raphinha who will hopefully return in midweek. Casado is joined in midfield by Dani Olmo and Fermin Lopez, with Flick going with Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford in attack."
"De Jong has been in excellent form this year for the Catalan giants but has been left out of the starting XI for the match at Camp Nou. Flick admits that it's not strictly a tactical decision as De Jong is struggling physically. He told Movistar: "Frenkie wasn't 100%, so we've decided to put him on the bench." Barca are already without Pedri and Gavi for the match against Mallorca, along with Raphinha who will hopefully return in midweek."
Frenkie de Jong has been omitted from Barcelona's starting XI against Mallorca due to physical issues rather than a tactical choice. Manager Flick confirmed De Jong was not fully fit and was named on the bench, citing the decision to protect his condition. Barcelona are missing Pedri and Gavi, while Raphinha is expected to return midweek. Casado starts in midfield alongside Dani Olmo and Fermin López. Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford form the attacking trio. A win would extend Barcelona's lead to four points before Real Madrid's match against Valencia.
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