Barcelona could not have started the preseason in a worse way. The first day in which the players were summoned to the Sports City it was learned that Frenkie de Jong suffered a serious knee injury. The Dutchman had come although it was not planned, since he had more days off from having played in the World Cup. He did it due to the discomfort he had in his knee. There we began to sense that the injury could be serious, although we still had to wait for the results of the medical tests.
Frenkie’s injury could have consequences for Marc Casado. The youth player has a foot and a half away from Barcelona, waiting for a good offer to be made, whether from Saudi Arabia, where the clubs have greater economic power, or from a European team, an option that pleases the player more. However, when this injury occurred and the Dutchman could not be counted on until November, You could think that Barcelona would turn back and he won’t let him go out, at least, until the winter market.
Marc Casadó in a match against Osasuna.
The plan is maintained
However, it will not be like that. The Sports Directorate continues to consider that the best thing is to transfer the footballer now that they can get a good amount for it and it will maintain the roadmap that it had marked. The main reason is that he considers that De Jong’s position is well covered.
Bernal and Gavi
Flick has several alternatives to accompany Pedri in the double pivot, a position in which the Canarian remains an undisputed starter. The German coach could decide to definitely give stripes to Marc Bernalwho has been knocking loudly on the door of the starting eleven since the final stretch of last season. Gavi could play that role tooalthough Flick likes him to play closer to the rival area.
Eric García celebrates a goal with Barça.
Multipurpose centers
In addition, there are two other players who, despite being central, They can act perfectly in the double pivot: Eric García and Christensen. The former already occupied that position in numerous games last season and offered an excellent performance. The Dane has also played many games in that position, although in recent seasons he has done so less frequently due to injuries.
In search of a new destination
So Marc Casadó, despite Frenkie de Jong’s injury, He still has every chance to leave Barcelona in this summer market. For several weeks, his representative, Jorge Mendes, has been working on finding a new destination for the midfielder.