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Where does Frenkie de Jong fit in at Barcelona when fit?

Frenkie de Jong is back in full training with Barcelona and hoping to make a comeback shortly from a knee injury that means he’s not featured at all for Hansi Flick’s side this season. Barca enjoyed a perfect start to…

By Gill Clark · Barca Blaugranes

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Barca Blaugranes questions where Frenkie de Jong fits into Hansi Flick's lineup as he approaches a return from injury.
De Jong has returned to full training after missing the entire start of the season with a knee injury.
Barcelona won all eight of their opening matches prior to the international break without the Dutch midfielder.

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Frenkie de Jong has returned to full training for Barcelona after being sidelined all season by a knee injury. Barca Blaugranes notes that with Barcelona winning all eight opening matches under manager Hansi Flick, the midfielder faces fierce competition to earn a place back in the starting lineup upon his return.

Barca Blaugranes points out that midfield options including Rodri, Pedri, Gavi, Marc Bernal, Dani Olmo, Fermin Lopez, and Brian Farinas leave De Jong facing an uphill battle for regular minutes.

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