"As per the report, the Netherlands international did not join his teammates this morning at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper for the usual pre-match gathering before heading to the hotel, and he is now doubtful for the game. De Jong did not play for Barcelona last week against Athletic Club, on the reopening of the Spotify Camp Nou, as he was suspended due to the red card he picked up vs Celta Vigo."
"But with De Jong's availability now under a cloud of doubt, manager Hansi Flick will have to find alternative solutions in midfield. The German coach has Dani Olmo, Marc Casado, Marc Bernal, Eric Garcia, and Andreas Christensen to choose from, while La Masia product Tommy Marques could also be called up. It must be noted that the squad list for the game was not announced today."
"Barcelona have already lost Fermin Lopez for the next two weeks of competition after it was confirmed that the attacking midfielder suffered a minor soleus injury. Ronald Araujo will also not be at the Camp Nou as he is recovering from a stomach bug, while Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Gavi are also unavailable."
Frenkie de Jong is doubtful for Barcelona’s La Liga match against Alavés after missing the pre-match gathering at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper and not traveling to the hotel. De Jong missed last week’s game against Athletic Club due to suspension from a red card picked up versus Celta Vigo and returned to the starting XI against Chelsea in the Champions League. Pedri has only recently returned from injury and would have limited minutes. Hansi Flick can consider Dani Olmo, Marc Casado, Marc Bernal, Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen or call up La Masia product Tommy Marques. Barcelona will also be without Fermin López for two weeks (minor soleus injury), Ronald Araujo (stomach bug), Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Gavi.
Read at Barca Universal
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