Some Barcelona fans online were left unhappy with the inclusion of Frenkie de Jong in their starting XI to face Real Sociedad in LaLiga on Sunday, November 10. Tonight's game marks the Dutchman's second start of the season in seven appearances for La Blaugrana across competitions.
Hansi Flick's starting line-up includes Inaki Pena in goal, with Alejandro Balde, Inigo Martinez, Pau Cubarsi, and Jules Kounde forming the back-line. Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, and Marc Casado constitute the midfield. Fermin Lopez, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha feature in the frontline.
Culers took to X to react to the line-up, and many were disappointed with Frenkie de Jong's inclusion. One user wrote:
Why is Hansi forcing De Jong into the lineup?"