The Dutch maestro has expressed his displeasure upon Barcelona’s draw against Rayo Vallecano.
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Barcelona drew Rayo Vallecano on Saturday in a tightly contested fixture at Estadio de Vallecas. The scorecard finished 1-1 and both sides had to settle for a single point each to their La Liga standings.
The game saw Frenkie de Jong return to the starting squad after a prolonged absence due to an injury suffered against Celta Vigo earlier in September.
Captain Frenkie de Jong! 😍 #RayoBarça pic.twitter.com/WY9g84erFs
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 25, 2023
The Dutch maestro, often touted as the heart of the Blaugrana midfield, has finally returned to the squad upon completion of his rehab process. Frenkie started in Barcelona’s La Liga gameweek 14 clash agianst Rayo Vallecano which was an away fixture in Madrid.
De Jong played the full 90 minutes in the game that saw Barcelona come out with a 1-1 draw. The Dutch midfielder was named the official Man of the Match for his rock solid display at the heart of Barcelona’s midfield.
❗Official: Frenkie de Jong has been named as the MOTM in the game between Rayo and Barcelona in his first game back from injury. pic.twitter.com/Tlca8N7FI9
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) November 25, 2023
However, Frenkie de Jong was seemingly upset with Barcelona’s performance against the hosts. He expressed disapproval of Barcelona’s display that left room for improvement.
We haven't played well, we haven't been at the level we can be. We have to keep working hard to improve.
Despite being named MoTM, Frenkie insisted that the player himself was not satisfied with his own performance.
Being the MOTM today? I was not good today. I didn't feel good.
However, he also expressed his optimism regarding the rest of the season, voicing that Barcelona can turn things around soon.
Frenkie de Jong: "I think all of us ran as hard as we could, but I when we had the ball we weren't that good." pic.twitter.com/4sH4S5PN1I
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) November 25, 2023
He addressed the injury concerns and setbacks, and the fact that the Catalans can still salvage the season.
We have had many injuries that have affected the team. There is still a season to come back.
Following the game, even manager Xavi Hernandez heaped praise on the midfielder. He acknowledged the impact Frenkie had on the on-field performance and the team as a whole.
De Jong is a very important player in getting out with the ball and controlling the ball. He felt comfortable to play and was able to play 90 minutes, which is very important for the team.
One of the four Barcelona captains this season, Frenkie de Jong has become an important figure in the club’s locker room.
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And when it comes to being a fan favorite in blue and claret – Frenkie had long won the hearts of his fans with his commitment to the Blaugrana crest.
Will Frenkie de Jong continue his stellar form in the middle of the park and lead the Barca midfield in the coming fixtures?
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