Nuri Sahin has revealed that Frenkie de Jong is his favourite Barcelona player in the current squad.
Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Čahin has revealed ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Barcelona that 27-year-old midfielder Frenkie de Jong is his favourite Blaugrana player, despite the Dutchman not playing much this season, Sky Germany reported on Tuesday.
Frankie has only just recover from a right ankle injury that kept him out for more than five months. But the Dutch midfielder has yet to get much playing time for Hansi Flick’s side. Despite making 12 appearances, scoring one goal and providing one assist. But has mostly been a substitute as he is not yet fully fit. However, he remains the most popular Barca player for the Dortmund coach.
‘De Jong is my favourite Register ufabet player at Barca. They should be very happy to have a player like him,’ İsham said of the Dutch midfielder.
The pressure is on Frenkie as he looks to prove he can return to top form. After coming under fire since his return. And he also gave away a penalty for a foul on Vitor Roque as the Blaugrana were held to a 2-2 draw by Real Betis in La Liga.
De Jong, for his part, will be hopeful of putting another outing to forget against Real Betis over the weekend firmly behind him at Signal Iduna Park in a little 24 hours’ time.
The Dutchman, though, is nevertheless expected to start on the bench in the clash.