Anwar Ibrahim (Cairo)
Barcelona’s final match towards Actual Mallorca (2-2, within the seventh spherical of the Spanish league “La Liga”) revealed to what extent the workforce was affected by the absence of Dutch star midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who was injured within the match . The match towards Celta Vigo, within the sixth spherical, and left throughout the first half, as a result of… Most newspapers, sports activities web sites and evaluation consultants within the Spanish league affirm that De Jong is the workforce’s ‘pitch of the steadiness’ , and the participant most in a position to ‘maneuver’ from midfield in protection, assault and motion within the coronary heart.
Barcelona was deceived by the very late victory towards Celta Vigo, as a result of, due to the talents of Joao Cancelo and Robert Lewandowski, and never the ability of coach Xavi Hernandez, they managed to show a loss by two clear objectives right into a victory by three objectives distinction. , inside lower than ten minutes of the top of the match, which is a ‘remontada’. ‘Barca’ had already executed this in earlier tough matches, however it was on the identical time misleading and even worrying when the gamers entered the match with Actual Mallorca, who had been assured of attaining victory at any time, after which the host workforce stunned them with an early purpose, and after the draw the house aspect regained the lead, till Fermin Lopez managed to equalize within the final quarter. of an hour of the match, and right here the vital function De Jong performed in midfield and the method of connecting protection and assault had been made clear.
Yahoosport says in a report from Catalonia that the absence of the ‘considering thoughts’ De Jong, as a consequence of an harm for as a lot as 5-6 weeks, will wreak havoc on Barcelona, which might influence the competitors for the title. prime of the “La Liga”, particularly in mild of the absence of… One other star in midfield is Pedri, who could go away the midfield uncovered and fewer dynamic and energetic.
The matches that De Jong will in all probability miss after Actual Mallorca are Sevilla on Friday, Granada on October 8 and Athletic Bilbao on October 22. He’s additionally threatened to not take part within the ‘Earth Clásico’ towards conventional rival Actual Madrid on October 22. October 28.
The location believes that De Jong is crucial participant in Barcelona as a result of he’s identified for his potential to ‘break’ the opponent’s assaults earlier than they attain the hazard zone, and he has at all times performed this function lots, alternating with Sergio Buxets final season, and collectively they performed an enormous function in “Blaugrana” profitable the title.
The web site emphasised that the Dutch ‘golden boy’ is among the most vital components of the workforce, in mild of Pedri’s repeated absences, the arbitrariness and extreme enthusiasm with which Gabi performs, and his many errors in taking balls from opponents. .
Some Barcelona followers have gone as far as to contemplate De Jong the workforce’s ‘fortunate appeal’, as he and Busquets fashioned an exquisite midfield ‘duo’ final season.
Since newcomer Oriol Romeu performed Busquets’ defensive function this season, this gave De Jong extra freedom to maneuver up and assist the assault, a job that Barcelona have missed all through the star’s absence.
The location identified that De Jong, who’s 26 years previous, has reached the height of his technical maturity and differs in his taking part in model from the Spanish Rodri, the Manchester Metropolis midfielder, and the German Joshua Kimmich, the Bayern Munich midfielder. as a result of he can dribble higher and make runs from deep, and he can transfer the ball with ease. Ahead attacking, though they excel at highly effective taking pictures from exterior the realm.
