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Barcelona captain Frenkie de Jong, who has just lately taken over the position from Marc Casado in the previous couple of matches, shared his ideas following the group’s slender 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano.
Regardless of securing an vital three factors and sustaining their place on the prime of the desk, he emphasised that the season is much from over. The standings stay tight, and there’s nonetheless an extended approach to go earlier than something could be celebrated.
“Proud of the win and first place, however there’s nonetheless an extended approach to go, we’re all very shut within the standings and there’s nothing to rejoice,” he stated after the match as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
Reflecting on the match
Frenkie de Jong has taken over Marc Casado’s spot. (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Photos)
Reflecting on the match, he acknowledged the difficulties confronted in opposition to Rayo, a group recognized for his or her excessive urgent and intense model of play.
Barcelona struggled to convey the ball out comfortably, discovering it difficult to interrupt by way of their opponent’s defensive setup.
Nonetheless, he careworn the significance of grinding out ends in most of these matches, as successful tough video games is essential for attaining success by the tip of the season.
“Rayo is an efficient group, they press onerous and now we have had a tough time getting the ball out, however to win one thing on the finish of the season now we have to win these video games.”
Significance of the clear sheet
Frenkie de Jong has now entered Flick’s beginning XI. (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Photos)
Whereas Barcelona created a number of alternatives, their ending allow them to down on the evening. Luckily, their sturdy defensive show ensured they stored a clear sheet, which finally secured the win.
De Jong highlighted how essential it’s to stay strong on the again, particularly in tightly contested encounters the place scoring possibilities will not be simply transformed.
“We created possibilities, however we didn’t rating and on a day like this, protecting a clear sheet allowed us to win.”
On a private notice, he addressed his competitors with Casado, who changed him in direction of the tip of the match.
Each gamers acquired applause from the followers, and De Jong acknowledged the expertise throughout the squad. He expressed confidence in Casado’s means and recognised that each participant within the group has the standard to contribute when referred to as upon.
“Casa has numerous high quality, like the entire squad, we will all contribute,” he concluded.
