Frenkie de Jong passed fit for Barça v Young Boys

Frenkie de Jong is back in the matchday squad for the first time in five months. The Dutchman has overcome the right ankle sprain injury he picked up on 22 April during an El Clásico match at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. He is one of a 23-player squad called up for the first Champions League home match at the season, as Swiss side Young Boys visit the Estadi Olímpic (kickoff 9.00pm CEST).

As such, with the blaugrana number 21's inclusion, the full squad for Barça v Young Boys is Cubarsí, Balde, I. Martinez, Ferran, Pedri, Lewandowski, Ansu Fati, Raphinha, Iñaki Peña, Pablo Torre, M. Casadó, Pau Víctor, Lamine Yamal, F. De Jong, Kounde, Astralaga, H. Fort, Gerard Martín, S. Domínguez, Cuenca, Yaakobishvili, Guillermo and A. Fernández.

Potential debut under Flick

The Netherlands midfielder already said he was close to a return during a recent interview and has remained true to his word. So, if Hansi Flick puts him on the pitch during the Champions League matchday two fixture, it will be his debut both this season and under the German coach. He is welcome addition to the blaugrana engine room, which has been stymied somewhat by the injuries to Marc Bernal and Dani Olmo, with Gavi still on the road to recovery.

Frenkie de Jong has played 213 competitive games since joining the Club in 2019, placing him 19th on the all-time list for appearances by overseas players, during which he has scored 17 goals and provided 19 assists. He has also had the honour of being named one of the first team's four captains since last season and is now third captain since Sergi Roberto left the Club.