Hans-Dieter Flick expressed, “I’m not sure if Frenkie de Jong is being undervalued in the media, but for me, he is a crucial player. That’s just my perspective.”
He added, “I can’t control how things are perceived externally, but I can say that he is a professional through and through, always giving his best.”
Reports indicate that Hansi Flick has a deep admiration for Frenkie de Jong as a player and continues to place his trust in him, even amid recurring errors on the field.
There are rumors suggesting that Flick might assign the Dutch midfielder a different role in upcoming matches.
Meanwhile, Frenkie de Jong is reportedly at odds with the Barcelona management.