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This previous 12 months was a really irritating one for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong as he suffered three ankle accidents, with the third of these sidelining him for greater than 5 months as he returned to motion solely in October.
These three consecutive accidents in that space made the 27-year-old midfield famous person lose some confidence and play with worry of relapse, one thing that he has admitted since coming again.
Now, talking in an interview with Voetbal Worldwide (h/t AS), the Netherlands worldwide acknowledged that for a while he’ll must be very conscious of what occurs along with his ankle.
“I spend a number of time on my ankle. Now I’ve to maintain it much more. Earlier than I didn’t even take into consideration my ankle earlier than competitions, now I deal with it earlier than coaching and competitions. I’ve to ice it, I’ve to make additional preparations for coaching,” stated de Jong.
“I believe will probably be like this for some time, I must take note of that ankle for an extended time period,” he added.
Again after a prolonged day out. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Pictures)
De Jong additional acknowledged that, in no case, did he think about retiring from skilled soccer nor did he assume the harm put his profession in danger whilst he went by means of the ordeal for months.
“I by no means had the sensation that I ought to cease taking part in soccer. It was fairly troublesome, however I had a number of help. From my spouse, my son, my household and my associates,” stated the Dutchman.
“Now and again you speak intimately about it with somebody and the help from the folks round you could be very good.”
De Jong additionally admitted that he didn’t have a very good time in the course of the 5 months of absence as a result of harm and a number of the feedback from a bit of followers and media damage him. However as soon as recovered, he assures that he has returned “mentally stronger”.
The previous AFC Ajax man nonetheless seems to lack rhythm which is far more noticeable in Hansi Flick’s dynamic and electrical fashion of play. The participant, although, is optimistic and believes that his emotions are getting higher.
“I’m beginning to really feel more and more free in my head. It’s a matter of taking part in so much, working laborious and coaching so much. Technically, I’ve by no means had doubts, if I’m match I can contribute. Enjoying soccer is one thing pure. The extra rhythm you may have, the extra fluidity”, he acknowledged.
