Barcelona captain wins over Dutch legend with unbelievable comeback – ‘It is truthful that he receives the reward’

Dutch soccer legend Ruud Gullit has heaped reward on Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, acknowledging his resurgence beneath Hansi Flick. 

After dealing with criticism earlier within the season, De Jong has responded in type, delivering a sequence of spectacular performances which have silenced his doubters.

The Barcelona midfielder has been in distinctive kind in current weeks, reclaiming his position as a key determine within the workforce’s midfield. 

Even those that beforehand questioned his affect have been compelled to confess that De Jong’s finest model is of the very best calibre. 

This shift in notion comes after a interval of scrutiny, throughout which the Dutchman struggled to search out his rhythm on account of lingering ankle points. 

Gullit himself was amongst those that brazenly criticised De Jong, questioning whether or not he had misplaced his significance in Barcelona’s system.

Issues have modified

Nevertheless, the narrative has now modified. De Jong has made up for misplaced time beneath Flick, progressively regaining his prime kind and as soon as once more establishing himself as top-of-the-line midfielders in world soccer. 

Gullit, who was as soon as sceptical, has now acknowledged De Jong’s exceptional turnaround.

Frenkie de Jong has turned issues round at Barcelona. (Photograph by Alex Caparros/Getty Photographs)

The Netherlands legend has admitted that he beforehand noticed De Jong as a secondary determine in midfield however now recognises his decisive affect on the pitch. 

“I’ve criticized him quite a bit. Just a few months in the past all of us thought that he had change into a secondary participant in midfield. Now he’s a starter once more, he has recovered his finest stage and he’s as soon as once more decisive in his workforce,” he stated.

Extra reward from Gullit

Whereas Gullit stands by his previous criticism, he now believes the Barcelona star is deserving of widespread recognition for his enchancment. 

He additionally famous that De Jong’s resurgence will probably be essential for the nationwide workforce’s ambitions within the UEFA Nations League.

“We’ve to acknowledge that Frenkie’s enchancment has numerous advantage. I’m very blissful for him and I believe it is going to be very optimistic for the nationwide workforce.

“He’s nice, but when he doesn’t play properly I’ll criticise him once more. For the time being, he does play properly and it is just truthful that he receives all of the reward on the planet,” he added.

Because the Netherlands put together for a tricky quarter-final conflict in opposition to Spain, all eyes will probably be on De Jong to steer the midfield battle. 

Along with his confidence restored and performances again on the highest stage, he’s set to play a significant position in his nation’s pursuit of success.

Supply: SPORT