Hansi Flick Forced Frenkie de Jong on the Preseason Tour as Punishment

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Hansi Flick Forced Frenkie de Jong on the Preseason Tour as Punishment

The decision to bring de Jong despite his serious injury was made solely by Flick, per Rodriguez Sanchez. De Jong went to Deco and Laporta, who told him it was exclusively the coach's call. Flick reportedly remains very upset with the player and the Netherlands over his World Cup minutes, and the call-up has been labeled a punishment.

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