Barcelona captain addresses future after 7-1 win over Valencia – ‘There can be time for every part’

Barcelona captain addresses future after 7-1 win over Valencia – ‘There can be time for every part’

Barcelona secured a thumping 7-1 victory over Valencia on Sunday evening ending their poor streak in La Liga.

Regardless of Hansi Flick making a bunch of modifications to the workforce, the Blaugrana showcased their high quality and completely dominated their guests at Montjuic.

One of many rotations noticed Frenkie de Jong begin in midfield within the absence of Pedri, who was out with gastroenteritis.

Having struggled for relevancy since his return from harm, De Jong had proven enhancements in his current appearances from the bench and justified Flick’s choice to start out him vs Valencia with a strong efficiency.

De Jong addresses future

Barcelona have been on a renewal spree this month, having tied down Ronald Araujo and Gerard Martin to new offers whereas agreements have been secured with Pedri and Gavi as effectively.

Nonetheless, talks with Frenkie de Jong, whose contract additionally expires in 2026, haven’t progressed with the membership reportedly working out of endurance together with his brokers.

As such, there are doubts about whether or not the Dutchman will stay on the membership past this season or be bought in the summertime.

De Jong gave an replace on the scenario after the win in opposition to Valencia, stating that for now he’s solely targeted on enjoying and that the time for every part else will come.

“I really feel superb at Barcelona. I’m simply targeted on the current, after which there can be time for every part,” he stated, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano.

De Jong on the match

De Jong had a superb recreation vs Valencia. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)

In the meantime, De Jong additionally acknowledged that he has left his bodily points behind and feels that he’s 100% match.

“I’ve been feeling good since after the Christmas break. I’m 100% match, and I’ve to show that I should play. I really feel superb after scoring, and above all, I’m proud of the victory,” stated the Dutchman, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.

The previous Ajax participant stays optimistic concerning the season forward and the battle for the La Liga title.

“We will nonetheless win La Liga. We wanted this win to construct confidence for the approaching weeks and to have the ability to battle for the competitors, and immediately we performed an important match,” he acknowledged.

De Jong additionally highlighted Barcelona’s attacking power however emphasised the significance of bettering defensively.

“We’re a workforce that scores a whole lot of targets, we assault effectively, and we have to preserve this up. Within the subsequent match, we should preserve a clear sheet,” he remarked.

Regardless of the convincing scoreline, De Jong was stuffed with reward for Valencia’s degree of play.

“Valencia shouldn’t be a foul workforce; I imagine they’ve a greater squad than it appears. They deserve credit score. We went by means of a tough patch, however now we should concentrate on beginning to win once more,” he concluded.