Barcelona midfielder shuts down harm fears – ‘Have some ache however every thing can be fantastic’

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong made his presence felt on the Netherlands’ coaching camp on Tuesday, prepared to affix his nationwide workforce for his or her Nations League matches towards Hungary and Bosnia-Herzegovina. 

The midfielder reassured everybody about his bodily state, regardless of his current harm to the left tibia throughout Barcelona’s conflict with Actual Sociedad.

 Sharing his pleasure at being again with the Dutch squad, De Jong expressed a way of optimism and eagerness to contribute after greater than a yr away from worldwide obligation.

Though he acknowledged some lingering discomfort, De Jong stays assured that he’ll quickly be absolutely match, seeing this return as a stepping stone towards even larger performances along with his nationwide workforce.

“I’m fantastic, I’ve some ache however I believe every thing can be fantastic,” he mentioned as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.

“I’m very blissful and I’m wanting ahead to the long run. It’s been a very long time since I performed for the Dutch nationwide workforce. It’s a terrific honour and I’ll all the time be blissful to be right here. I’m blissful to be again,” he added.

A glance again at onerous occasions

Frenkie de Jong picked up an harm towards Actual Sociedad. (Photograph by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Photographs)

De Jong mirrored on his journey again to health, particularly after the numerous challenges of his ankle harm, which had sidelined him throughout a vital interval, together with the European Championship. 

“It was troublesome, it was a really painful harm. It was a tricky ankle harm. I missed plenty of video games and crucial factor was the Euros after all, so it was very troublesome.” 

Lacking such a high-profile event was a disappointment, and the restoration course of was something however simple. Nevertheless, he managed to push by way of, and now, his focus is on regaining his high kind and conditioning.

“I began taking part in once more. I’m getting again to 100% the place I ought to be by way of kind and health, so in the intervening time I really feel good,” he famous.

With the Netherlands’ upcoming fixtures on the horizon, De Jong’s motivation is obvious. His dedication to the Dutch squad and his dedication to make a powerful influence on the sector are clear.