Speaking ahead of tonight’s match-up with former club Bayern Munich at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium, Barcelona boss Hansi Flick told journalists just why Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick is not happy with Frenkie de Jong, according to Spanish media. The Dutch midfielder continues to be a hotly debated topic in Spain. LaLiga's biggest earner, De Jong has done little to justify the money cash-strapped Barcelona are paying him and injury problems have seen him more on the treatment table than the football pitch in recent months.

Frenkie de Jong was an unused substitute as Barcelona hammered Sevilla 5-1 and a number of Hansi Flick's other midfield talents excelled.

Frenkie de Jong did not play a single minute for Barcelona against Sevilla on Sunday which has led to speculation about why he remained on the bench. Hansi Flick said before the game that the Dutchman was a doubt after feeling some discomfort before the match but then said afterwards “he could have played.

The story of the night on Sunday in Barcelona was the return of Gavi after 11 months out with injury, he played the final 10 minutes of their clash against Sevilla. One of the subheadings was the

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has admitted Frenkie de Jong suffered an injury issue in training, sparking fears of a setback for the Dutch midfielder.De Jong went down with an ankle injury in April