Two faces of Frenkie de Jong: performing well in the national team, usual in Barcelona

Barcelona paid dearly to buy Frenkie de Jong at Ajax Amsterdam in the summer of 2019. However, the Netherlands has so far failed to appear as planned.
Frenkie de Jong became the target of many clubs after good performances in the 2018/2019 season with Ajax. Barcelona finally get a 21-year-old player with funds spent 75 million euros.

To convince Frenkie de Jong, Josep Maria Bartomeu even intervened directly. The president must go to the Ajax training camp to speak directly with Frenkie de Jong.
When his performance at Barcelona was not good, Frenkie de Jong performed well in the Dutch national team. He seems to have two different faces. See the full review below, Bolaneters.

Frenkie de Jong always played a major role in Barcelona's first three matches, in the 2019/2020 La Liga. However, he could not give a good impression. At least like in a preseason match.
The former Wwillem II player is considered normal in Barcelona. However, he played well for the Dutch national team. Frenkie de Jong was the key to Der Derje in the 2 to 4 win over Germany and scored.

"Nobody doubts his quality and he will be a fundamental player for Barcelona, ​​but he hasn't found the rhythm of his game," Marca reporter Luis F. Rojo said.
Rojo said that Frenkie de Jong seemed to be more comfortable in the Netherlands than in Barcelona. He seemed to be a different player when defending the national team and Barcelona. And, Rojo knows why Frenkie de Jong can be like that.

The Dutch national team coach, Ronald Koeman, has given a very important role to Frenkie de Jong. He became the center of the distribution of the Dutch ball, both in the 3-1-4-2 and 4-2-3-1 formations.

Meanwhile, in Barcelona, ​​Frenkie de Jong had to share a role with Sergio Busquets.
In addition, Frank de Boer even said that Barcelona did not have a clear plan for Frenkie de Jong. Coach Ernesro Valverde seems to force him to play in midfield without understanding his strengths.
"I don't know what Valverde wants to do with him," said the former Dutch team coach.

Frenkie de Jong is often touted as the successor of Sergio Busquets in Barcelona midfield. The two players have almost the same style of play, but now they play together in Barcelona.

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