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“It’s very good news to have him back” - Hansi Flick confirms Frenkie de Jong’s return to Barcelona squad for Young Boys clash

Barcelona are set to receive a major boost ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Young Boys as Frenkie de Jong is ready to make his long-awaited return to the squad after missing over five months with an ankle injury.

De Jong has been training hard for the last two weeks to get himself in shape to return, and Hansi Flick confirmed in a press conference on Monday that the Dutchman will be called up for the game against the Swiss champions and could even see some action in the second half.

“It’s very good news to have him back in the team, even if it’s only for 5 or 10 minutes at the start.