Hansi Flick ‘blindly trusts’ €60 million-rated Barcelona midfielder despite extensive competition | OneFootball

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick appears to have blind trust in Frenkie de Jong, according to recent insights from Sergi Capdevilla in SPORT.

Despite Barcelona’s competitive midfield, where numerous players vie for limited starting spots, Flick sees de Jong as an essential piece. His faith in the Dutch midfielder remains unshaken, even as returning talents push to make their mark.

When Flick joined Barcelona, he was keenly aware of de Jong’s recovery status. The midfielder had just been sidelined due to an ankle injury sustained while training with the Dutch national team.

Throughout his recovery, Flick stayed closely involved, demonstrating a clear commitment to supporting one of the club’s most valued midfielders.

Challenging spot to be in

Now, fitting back into a team already in top form can be challenging, but de Jong has faced that task with pride in recent weeks.

Frenkie de Jong is returning Hansi Flick’s faith. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

The midfield, featuring young talents like Marc Casado, Fermin Lopez, and the experienced Pedri, has been performing at an exceptional level.

With such a high-performing lineup, managers are often reluctant to make changes. However, Flick’s faith in de Jong stands out as he sees potential for the Dutchman to strengthen the team further.

In a decisive moment during El Clasico, however, Flick put his trust in de Jong by bringing him on at half-time.

This crucial substitution allowed de Jong to bring his composure and control to the field, which contributed significantly to Barcelona’s impressive 4-0 second-half performance.

Flick’s decision not only demonstrated his belief in de Jong’s abilities but also opened the door for the midfielder to establish his influence within the squad once again.

Now, the task falls to de Jong to fully justify his manager’s trust by consistently delivering performances that match Barcelona’s high standards. His journey back into the limelight has begun, with Flick’s confidence acting as the backbone of his return.

Player valuation in the title obtained from transfermarkt.com on the date of publication.