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After lacking the sport towards Atletico Madrid this previous weekend, FC Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is all set to step onto the pitch for his nationwide workforce when the Netherlands tackle Spain on Thursday.
The 27-year-old midfielder missed the La Liga conflict towards Atleti as a result of a abdomen bug, however has since recovered and educated usually with the Netherlands squad on Tuesday.
Forward of the primary leg of the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals towards Spain at Rotterdam on Thursday evening, the Dutchman addressed the media, offering an replace on his health, whereas praising younger Lamine Yamal.
De Jong absolutely match
Talking at a press convention, De Jong confirmed that he has absolutely recovered from the abdomen points that sidelined him for the current league match towards Atletico Madrid.
“‘I really feel good once more now, I’m match. I don’t know if it was the meals. It may have been, it was quick and I vomited quite a bit, however I used to be okay once more the day after. So I don’t have proof,” De Jong said.
On whether or not he feels able to play the complete 90 minutes towards Spain, the midfielder mentioned: “We are going to see tomorrow, however so far as I’m involved I can play ninety minutes.”
De Jong additionally assured that his ankle issues, which led to him lacking the beginning of the season, at the moment are a factor of the previous.
“I really feel completely fantastic and now not give it some thought whereas enjoying,” he mentioned, reflecting on what had been a difficult interval.
“It took a very long time to heal, and never realizing how a lot time it will take created some doubt. At occasions, it was fairly troublesome to cope with. However now every thing is ok. My ankle now not bothers me, and I’m not nervous about it. I’m at 100%,” he added.
Reward for Lamine Yamal
De Jong additionally had type phrases for Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal, who will face tomorrow within the Nations League fixture.
“He is excellent. I see him as a pure expertise and a top-level participant. I needed him a very good match. Defending towards Yamal just isn’t a one-man job, we now have to do it as a workforce. We’ve superb defenders, and any participant will be stopped,” he mentioned.
Frenkie hailed Lamine as an distinctive participant. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)
When requested in regards to the comparisons between Lamine and Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, De Jong insisted that whereas the teenager is an distinctive expertise, there can solely be one Messi.
“I believe he shouldn’t be in comparison with Messi. As a result of any participant in comparison with Messi will look inferior. I don’t suppose we’ll ever see one other participant like Messi, or not less than I don’t see it taking place anytime quickly,” mentioned De Jong.
Persevering with, he added: “So, I don’t suppose we must always evaluate him to Messi, however what he’s doing at this age is phenomenal and really uncommon. He’s a pure expertise.
“The way in which he understands the sport, the choices he makes at this age, are actually spectacular. I believe this ability is totally innate, and happily, he has it.”
Particular match vs Spain
The match towards Spain will see De Jong face a number of of his Barcelona teammates, making it an uncommon however thrilling encounter for him.
“It’s a particular match as a result of I can be enjoying towards a lot of my membership teammates. Moreover that, Spain is a unprecedented workforce, and I’m trying ahead to going through them. We’ve joked about it within the dressing room – it is going to be a terrific recreation,” he mentioned.
De Jong acknowledged that the Netherlands have struggled to compete towards top-tier nationwide groups in current occasions however stays bold.
“Hopefully, we will present that we will beat Spain. We’ve had loads of adjustments, partly as a result of accidents, however we need to show ourselves. I’ve spoken with the coach about Spain, however Ronald [Koeman] already is aware of Spanish soccer very nicely,” he mentioned.
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