The Dutchman assured that his way of playing in the national team “fits better” to him
Played as a midfielder in the Netherlands’ resounding 1-4 win in Belgium
There is no quiet day for Xavi at Barça. After finishing the exhibition of the Netherlands in Belgium, the midfielder Frenkie de Jong remembered the system game of his team, in which he is not so comfortable: “Here in the national team I have a position that suits me best“.
Frenkie de Jong’s game by numbers vs. Belgium:
100% take-ons completed (2/2)
100% long ball accuracy (3/3)
100% aerial duels won (3/3)
93 touches (most)
92% pass accuracy
82 passes (most)
4 chances created
3 clearances
2 interceptions
2 foul won
1 tackle made
1 assistwow. pic.twitter.com/lEbeWAkV8I
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While with the Barça team Frenkie de Jong usually plays as a midfielder, in the national team he plays as a pivot. That is why he pointed out: “I like to be the first player to receive the ball of the defenders.”
The midfielder remarked that he plays “differently in the national team compared to Barça“and that this allows him to perform at a better level.