The great one singled out after Barcelona's debacle against Celta

The FC Barcelona draw at Balaídos against Celta de Vigo, after leading 0-2 until the 80th minute, has raised alarms within the culé environment. Although the team's collapse in the final minutes is not due to a single cause, one name stands out in the criticism: Frenkie de Jong. The Dutchman, once again, finds himself at the center of debate for his discreet performance in a match that seemed under control.

De Jong came on in the 75th minute alongside Fermín López in a move by Hansi Flick that raised many doubts. The German coach chose to replace Pedri and Gavi, who, although not shining, maintained a certain balance in midfield. However, the entry of the Dutch midfielder did not provide the calmness the team needed. Instead of controlling the game's pace, Frenkie resorted to unnecessary dribbles and made erratic decisions that further destabilized the team.

Frenkie is far from his best version at Barcelona

This was compounded by the expulsion of Marc Casadó, leaving Barcelona with ten men and worsening the disorder in midfield. De Jong, far from being a leader, accumulated losses and showed little effectiveness in individual duels. His numbers speak for themselves: he lost two key balls and only won one of the three contested matchups.

De Jong's performance quickly sparked a wave of criticism on social media, where many fans pointed to him as the main culprit for the draw. The Dutchman's lack of leadership, a captain expected to make a difference, is starting to test the fans' patience, who demand much more from a player with his track record and salary. This stumble in Vigo puts even more pressure on a De Jong who is still far from his best level.

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