After his poor performance against Betis… Iniesta asks Hansi Flick to leave the team’s player out of the starting lineup

Barcelona found themselves trapped in another draw against Real Betis, extending their ongoing struggles with inconsistent performances and dropped points. The match ended 2-2.

Despite this, Barcelona remains at the top of the La Liga standings, with 18 points from 17 matches, two points ahead of Real Madrid. However, Real Madrid has one postponed match still to play, which could allow them to overtake Barcelona.

In a surprising press conference statement, former Barcelona legend Iniesta voiced his concerns over the team’s poor recent form. Barcelona has only managed 5 points out of 15 in their last five La Liga games, highlighting the worrying trend Iniesta referred to.

Iniesta also expressed frustration with the performances of Barcelona’s Dutch midfielder, Frenkie de Jong, urging coach Hansi Flick to drop him from the starting lineup. He suggested the club consider selling de Jong and signing a player who better fits the team’s current playing style.

Iniesta added, “The player has had disastrous performances, particularly against Real Betis, where he conceded a penalty that allowed the Andalusian team to get back into the game. Additionally, he has shown a lack of fight and evident laziness on the field.