Frenkie de Jong has been asked for his thoughts on Xavi’s recent comments that the Barcelona midfielder is “undervalued.”
Xavi praised the Dutchman on Monday after linking up with the Barca midfielder again, this time on international duty with the Netherlands.
De Jong was on media duty on Tuesday and was asked what he thinks of Xavi’s words.
“Everyone has their own perspective on it. There is no single truth. As a player, you might be quicker to feel somewhat undervalued. I sense that with some people
as well,” he told ESPN.
“There are very few people who watch for ninety minutes at all. Others don’t really see what is happening on the pitch, why people make decisions, what is actually a good move and what isn’t.
“The easiest part of football is judging by goals and assists. That is obviously a lot less the case for me. But if you look at me, you can definitely see whether I am a good player or not.”
De Jong has returned to action with Barcelona recently after missing the start of the season through injury. He’s now set to play his first minutes for the national team since the World Cup when they take on Greece on Friday.
