Hansi Flick confirms Barcelona injury boost for Young Boys clash | OneFootball

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has on Monday confirmed some altogether positive personnel news in his squad.

This comes ahead of the club’s impending return to action on the continent.

Fresh off a first defeat of the La Liga campaign at the weekend, Barcelona will turn their attentions back towards matters in Europe on Tuesday, when they play host to Swiss giants Young Boys in the Champions League.

The Blaugrana head into proceedings aware that a return to winning ways is something of a must, after slipping to an opening day loss at the hands of AS Monaco two weeks ago.

And efforts towards as much could yet be aided by a player yet to take to the pitch in Barca’s colours this season.

Speaking during a press conference on Monday afternoon, Hansi Flick confirmed that Frenkie de Jong – sidelined since April with an ankle injury – is back available for selection, and could in turn play a part against Young Boys:

“We need fresh legs. Frenkie de Jong’s return is great news. Even if it’s just for five or ten minutes. It’s a reason for joy for the whole team. If he gets the chance, he’ll play.”

Conor Laird – GSFN