Frenkie de Jong’s return to the Netherlands nationwide staff was a key spotlight throughout their dominant 4-0 win over Hungary.
The 27-year-old midfielder delivered a robust efficiency that drew important reward. Nevertheless, the choice to have him on the bench for Tuesday’s match in opposition to Bosnia-Herzegovina has sparked some debate.
Former footballer Rafael van der Vaart, identified for his time with Actual Madrid and Ajax, has voiced considerations about De Jong persevering with to play, given his ongoing ankle points.
Van der Vaart shouldn’t be completely happy
Van der Vaart steered that De Jong ought to prioritise his health and contemplate returning to Barcelona to handle his restoration. He emphasised the significance of avoiding pointless dangers that might irritate the harm.
“He had an amazing sport, however he can and should be even higher. That is smart. He has achieved so much, however now he has to remain match. He’s a improbable participant who will profit us vastly,” mentioned the previous worldwide as quoted by SPORT.
Frenkie de Jong returned to worldwide obligation in opposition to Hungary. (Picture by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Pictures)
Whereas praising De Jong’s talents and potential to change into even higher, Van der Vaart identified that enjoying with an harm, significantly a fragile ankle, may result in long-term discomfort or setbacks.
He argued that taking a cautious method would profit each De Jong and Barcelona in the long term.
“If it have been as much as me, I’d inform him to go house. He doesn’t want any extra journeys. He must be cautious with that ankle. It’s fairly harmful. It will get into your head and causes discomfort,” he famous.
De Jong continues to be not properly
De Jong himself has acknowledged that he’s nonetheless experiencing ache in his ankle. Regardless of this, he stays optimistic that enjoying frequently will assist him overcome the discomfort and regain peak kind.
“I’m not saying it’s a threat, however the feeling shouldn’t be the identical as earlier than. It ought to enhance any longer,” mentioned the Dutchman after the Hungary sport.
His participation in worldwide matches comes at a time when his performances are vital for each membership and nation, however the lingering harm has raised questions on whether or not he’s risking additional problems.