Barcelona and Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been spectacular for the Spanish side since the start of the new year. He has regained his position in Flick’s starting lineup. This fresh start has earned the midfielder an international call-up.
De Jong has spent recent weeks re-establishing himself as one of the first names on manager Hansi Flick’s squad sheet after a disastrous 2024, which was accompanied by a couple of injuries.
Following a streak of outstanding performances, the former Ajax player appears to have surpassed Marc Casadó in the Blaugrana’s engine room pecking order due to the Dutch midfielder’s proficiency in playing against low blocks.
De Jong has started six of Barcelona’s past eight games in all competitions. The 27-year-old’s performance over this period has piqued the interest of the Dutch national team personnel, as he has played in all of them without any signs of injury. This confirms that De Jong has been named to the Netherlands’ newest team.
After losing his place in the Dutch team due to repeated injuries despite being called up, the Dutch team will be looking for a fully fit de Jong during the March international break as they prepare to face Spain in the quarterfinal of the Nations League.
