How do you rate Frenkie de Jong’s performance at center-back for Barcelona against Alavés?
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9-second readFrenkie de Jong made his first start of the season for Barcelona in Saturday’s dominant 6-1 against Alavés, and the Dutchman played out of position at center-back due to the many injuries in defense.
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Frenkie de Jong made his first start of the season for Barcelona in Saturday’s dominant 6-1 against Alavés, and the Dutchman played out of position at center-back due to the many injuries in defense.
De Jong has played center-back before for Ajax and Barça but it was his first proper start at the position in Hansi Flick’s system, and Frenkie looked comfortable and assured in his new role.
His passing from the back was as advertised, but he also had some really good moments covering for his defensive partners and won several duels on the ground and in the air.
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