Rakuten Cup: Barcelona 1-2 Chelsea - 4 Barcelona players who impressed the most

Ivan Rakitic battles for the ball with Tiemoue Bakayoko
Ivan Rakitic battles for the ball with Tiemoue Bakayoko

#2 - Frenkie de Jong

de Jong made his debut in the second-half for Barcelona
de Jong made his debut in the second-half for Barcelona

Frenkie de Jong made his much-anticipated debut for Barcelona in the second half and he was one of the only bright-sparks in an otherwise dull forty-five minutes.

The Dutchman started at the heart of the midfield and it didn't take long for him to make an impact.

Most of Barcelona's play went through the 21-year-old and he registered 24 touches in the opening 10 minutes of the second half, a staggering tally for a player making his debut for the club.

De Jong's unique qualities made him one of the most sought-after midfielders in world football and the Catalan giants didn't hesitate to part with £75 million, a further indication of the player's quality.

The midfield maestro will look to build on his exploits as the season progresses and play a starring role for his new club, as Barcelona and Lionel Messi, in particular, covet the European Cup that has eluded them for four years now.

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Edited by Zaid Khan
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