Hansi Flick surprises Barcelona substitute star and gives him a starting role against Red Star tonight

Barcelona is gearing up to face Serbian side Red Star Belgrade tonight in the fourth round of this season’s Champions League. The Catalan club aims to maintain its strong form by securing a win, which would significantly boost their chances of qualifying directly for the next round. According to the Catalan newspaper *Sport*, Frenkie de Jong sent a personal message to coach Hansi Flick ahead of the crucial match.

After several weeks sidelined due to injury, De Jong has made his return but has only appeared as a substitute in recent games, with Marc Casado and the fit-again Pedri filling his midfield role. However, the Dutch midfielder is now eager to start and play a central role in Flick’s plans. The Spanish outlet reports that De Jong is likely to be in the starting lineup against Red Star, with few changes expected overall. This will mark his first start since the Clasico at the Bernabéu in Apri