Frenkie de Jong targeting return to starting XI after making Barcelona comeback against Real Madrid
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14-second readFrenkie de Jong made his first appearance of the season for Barcelona as a substitute in their 2-1 defeat by Real Madrid in El Clasico, and is now targeting a return to the starting XI. He expressed disappointment at the loss, citing the team's passing errors and Real Madrid's quality.
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Frenkie de Jong made his first appearance of the season for Barcelona as a substitute in their 2-1 defeat by Real Madrid in El Clasico, and is now targeting a return to the starting XI. He expressed disappointment at the loss, citing the team's passing errors and Real Madrid's quality. De Jong felt the defeat was frustrating, especially as it occurred at home.
De Jong attributed the loss to Barcelona's subpar performance and Real Madrid's speed and quality. He noted that while the defeat was disappointing, it came early in the season, and the team could learn from it. Barcelona remained top of the league, and the Champions League was still in its early stages.
De Jong stated he was ready and in good shape, aiming to gradually increase his playing time and return to the starting lineup as quickly as possible. He expressed great motivation and excitement, intending to prove his abilities when given the chance. Barcelona had a week to recover before their next match against Alaves at Camp Nou.
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- Barca Blaugranes ↗
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- Barcelona, Real Madrid
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Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong enjoyed his first minutes for the club this season as a substitute in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat by Real Madrid in El Clasico. “I have to say that I feel very disappointed first and foremost,” he told Zigg Sport. “It is good to be back playing, but losing the Clasico on our own ground always hurts. “When you lose the match in this way, you are left with a bad feeling. I think we did not produce our best level throughout the match.
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