Frenkie de Jong has reassured fans after being substituted during the Netherlands’ emphatic 7-0 victory, explaining that the decision was purely precautionary following his recent return from injury.
When asked whether he felt any discomfort, the Barcelona midfielder made it clear that there was no reason to take unnecessary risks, especially considering his injury history.
🎙️ ON HIS SUBSTITUTION:
“It was 5-0, of course. I had just returned from injury, so it was fine to come off.”
He further explained that he is still building his match rhythm and that the combination of travelling, international fixtures and his previous injury problems made it sensible to avoid pushing himself unnecessarily.
🔵🔴 ON THE NETHERLANDS’ 7-0 WIN:
De Jong believes the team’s positioning, attacking movement and clinical finishing made the difference.
He explained that scoring early helped the team settle into the game, allowing everything to fall into place from a footballing perspective.
🎯 ON THE STYLE OF FOOTBALL UNDER XAVI HERNÁNDEZ:
The midfielder also discussed the team’s footballing philosophy, highlighting the importance of attacking football, building from the back, pressing high and dominating possession.
However, he insisted that one impressive performance does not mean the team has already reached its ultimate level.
He believes there is still significant room for improvement, with the bigger ambition being to compete for and win major international trophies, including the European Championship.
💬 HIS FINAL MESSAGE:
“It’s a good step. Tonight looked really good, and now we simply have to keep going.”
For Barcelona, the biggest positive is that De Jong has explained his early substitution as a precaution rather than a fresh injury concern.
After his recent fitness struggles, the priority now is getting him fully fit, rebuilding his match sharpness and ensuring he can return to his best level.
BARÇA NEED A FIT AND FIRING FRENKIE DE JONG! 💎🔥
