Every body: Barcelona believes that De Jong is the most underrated player and he can assume the role of Pedri

"Daily Sports" wrote an article that the absence of Pedri and Garvey at the same time has caused problems for Barcelona coach Flick in the midfield formation.

The main question at the moment is De Jong's position. Should he be fixed in the defensive midfielder position and Casado will be the first player, or should De Jong be the first player to fill Pedri's vacancy. According to reports, De Jong seems to be the most suitable candidate to assume the role of Pedri. Against Elche, the midfield combination is likely to be De Jong, Casado and Fermin.

In addition to the changes in tactical roles, the article also emphasized De Jong's improvement in leadership this season. This is reflected in his statements after the contract extension, after the national derby and in recent interviews. De Jong explained his understanding of leadership in the interview, believing that a leader does not necessarily need to shout, but more importantly, to be honest, help teammates and speak at the right time.

He also responded to the outside world's doubts about his style of play, believing that the outside world focused too much on statistics, such as goals and assists, while ignoring his role in holding the ball and attracting defense to create space for his teammates.

After the national derby, De Jong also publicly criticized Carvajal's behavior against Yamal, believing that his reaction was exaggerated and that he should communicate privately instead of making gestures. Teammates generally believe that De Jong is the most underrated player on the team.