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De Jong shifts to defense for crucial clash
21 Oct
Summary
- De Jong expected to play center-back against PSG.
- He returns from a knee injury, missing the season.
- Barça faces PSG in Champions League on Tuesday.
Frenkie de Jong is poised to make a significant return for FC Barcelona, expected to feature in central defense against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday evening. This tactical shift, reported by Mundo Deportivo, is due to the unavailability of Eric García and Jules Koundé. De Jong has been sidelined with a knee injury for the entire season thus far.
Hansi Flick has reportedly tested De Jong alongside Pau Cubarsí in central defense during recent training sessions. While De Jong has experience in this position from his time at Ajax, he has never played center-back for Barcelona. This fixture is Barcelona's third in the Champions League group stage; they have won their opening two matches and currently sit second in their group, trailing PSG on goal difference.
