The 2023-24 season wasn’t an easy one for Frenkie de Jong, as he was unable to help Barcelona to any trophies. On top of that, he suffered three separate ankle injuries, the latest of which he is still recovering from.
He’s hoping to play a big role for the Netherlands at Euro 2024, provided that he recovers in time. But before he’s even taken to the pitch, he’s been slammed in the media by Dutch icon Ruud Gullit.
Speaking to Ziggo Sport (via MD), Gullit recounted a story involving Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff as a way of calling out de Jong for a supposed lack of effort and involvement whilst on the football pitch.
“I’m going to say something about Frenkie. I started at Feyenoord playing as a right winger. Then Johan Cruyff said to me: ‘Ruud, you have to improve the game of your teammates.’ I never understood him. But do you know why he told me that? Because when you improve your teammates’ game, you always play well! Does Frenkie do that? No, Frenkie doesn’t. He plays badly. He’s not up to the qualities he has.
“If you look at Frenkie de Jong during the last World Cup, he was like a ghost! He must take matters into his own hands.”
Hearing these comments just before the start of Euro 2024 is hardly going to do de Jong well, although Gullit will feel that they can be used to provide motivation. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen how the Barcelona midfielder gets on in Germany, if he is able to play some part for the Netherlands.
williamwallace2000
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Doesn't deserve his high wages.
DaniloBossy
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he's right, I'm a Barcelona fan, Frankie has not lived up to the expectations, he has not improved his game and he lacks consistency throughout the season.
Spheg
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I'm not a football expert but having watched the game for over 15yrs I struggle to comprehend the hype around this De Jong some players like Kante,De Bruyne,Kroos, Musiala,Pogba, Modric, Velverde, Griezmann you can easily see the trait that make them being hyped and it is very clear. Anyone who understands kindly assist me in this.
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bobbyboi1o
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I have watched frenkie a lot with barca. His good qualities are that he can receive a ball directly from the goalkeeper for build ups. He can cover for when the left back moves further up. He is good with dribbling past two or three players when the opposition is pressing. He himself is also very press resistant and has good positional play. His final pass needs work and that’s because he has been played very deep for the last three years. He definitely has a lot to give but coaches need to play to his strengths.
correctly said
risbenprz
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He's super
Bode1
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Blah blah blah. Talking crap. I don’t have time to read thid nonsense
mtcheww!!! all this 2010 boys smh 🚶♂️
Olamideey7
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so what happened to ur team in super cup final or d nou camp 2-1 u sound like a win win is certain wen derby matches re played or should we keep going back to our head to head records as well...it ur season last one it was mine d one before so keep quiet nd see how it will turn out...even psg with mbappe, messi nd neymar were beaten by man city...are u a kid while growing up watching football?
Blah blah blah. Talking crap. I don’t have time to read thid nonsense
Bode1
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You’ll learn the hard way next season. Even without a striker madrid beat barca 3 times this season. Don’t be quick to forget.
so what happened to ur team in super cup final or d nou camp 2-1 u sound like a win win is certain wen derby matches re played or should we keep going back to our head to head records as well...it ur season last one it was mine d one before so keep quiet nd see how it will turn out...even psg with mbappe, messi nd neymar were beaten by man city...are u a kid while growing up watching football?
subash26
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most Dutch players think they r good.. especially looserpool captain VD.
Mason Greenwood where ? 🤣
risbckpsu
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I'm not a football expert but having watched the game for over 15yrs I struggle to comprehend the hype around this De Jong some players like Kante,De Bruyne,Kroos, Musiala,Pogba, Modric, Velverde, Griezmann you can easily see the trait that make them being hyped and it is very clear. Anyone who understands kindly assist me in this.
I have watched frenkie a lot with barca. His good qualities are that he can receive a ball directly from the goalkeeper for build ups. He can cover for when the left back moves further up. He is good with dribbling past two or three players when the opposition is pressing. He himself is also very press resistant and has good positional play. His final pass needs work and that’s because he has been played very deep for the last three years. He definitely has a lot to give but coaches need to play to his strengths.
KahunaLII
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u hv never watched football
I agree educate me this doesn't help
Spheg
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I'm not a football expert but having watched the game for over 15yrs I struggle to comprehend the hype around this De Jong some players like Kante,De Bruyne,Kroos, Musiala,Pogba, Modric, Velverde, Griezmann you can easily see the trait that make them being hyped and it is very clear. Anyone who understands kindly assist me in this.
u hv never watched football
bamadiloty
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Wat quality does VVD has?
Ask your mom
melonone17
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You don’t even have a defender who is half VVD quality, talk about your expensive Fridge, Mr own goal Maguire, shame on you
Wat quality does VVD has?
KahunaLII
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I'm not a football expert but having watched the game for over 15yrs I struggle to comprehend the hype around this De Jong some players like Kante,De Bruyne,Kroos, Musiala,Pogba, Modric, Velverde, Griezmann you can easily see the trait that make them being hyped and it is very clear. Anyone who understands kindly assist me in this.
ArsenalforeverRed
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Hahah are you joking if he ghost then why ucl and laliga win
Which UCl sorry
bamadiloty
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most Dutch players think they r good.. especially looserpool captain VD.
You don’t even have a defender who is half VVD quality, talk about your expensive Fridge, Mr own goal Maguire, shame on you
yiebdlnrtu
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most Dutch players think they r good.. especially looserpool captain VD.
mesadklno
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De Jong is a waste of player for Barcelona, considering that he is one of the club highest paid player. He joined the club in 2019, won his first la liga league trophy under Xavi in 2022/2023 season. This is someone that said he was sick and wouldn't be able to join his teammates and assist the club to qualify for next round of UEFA Champions League. Presently sidelined with injury but is ready to risk it all to play for his country.
Don’t blame De Jong for anything, blame Barcelona for his poor form, sell De Jong to Real Madrid and see him do wonders, look at how Real Madrid are grooming and training young players and winning trophies, Barcelona are busy signing coaches with no experience or low average coaches or coaches who have no idea what they’re doing
returnofthesaith
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De Jong is a waste of player for Barcelona, considering that he is one of the club highest paid player. He joined the club in 2019, won his first la liga league trophy under Xavi in 2022/2023 season. This is someone that said he was sick and wouldn't be able to join his teammates and assist the club to qualify for next round of UEFA Champions League. Presently sidelined with injury but is ready to risk it all to play for his country.
noscimno
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sell dat de Jong, he's a piece of trash, just overhyped
beacdektyz
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THIS WAS THE SAME PLAYER WHOSE DREAM WAS TO CONTINUE WITH barceLOOSERs TEAM IN SCORING REAL MADRID 6-0, 5-0, AND ON, AS THEY USED TO WHEN THEY SIGNED HIM.
Arc_Abdoul_
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Please ask the clown 🤡
In his 5 years at Barca he has only single la Liga… 1 copa del rey and another super cup… 3 trophies in 5 years
Strongdadi1123
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When did de jong win UCL? 👀
Please ask the clown 🤡
Arc_Abdoul_
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Hahah are you joking if he ghost then why ucl and laliga win
When did de jong win UCL? 👀
Jeuabdlnry
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this is a bitter truth....I have always said this...he ain't a Barca type of player,.. totally not good enough, very lazy, poor and weak...
i don't think you know what you are saying
ibreedsoccer
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Tiago releases the ball unlike de jong , he just keeps turning uselessly
yes true though...you got a big point there
loopholes
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when de jong was a young, he thrashed your favourite prime club in the bernabeu🤣🤣😂 and valverde asking their idol? where are you ghosted
all I can say is Valverde has 2 UCL while de Jong has 3 injuries
fosacilopt
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Hahah are you joking if he ghost then why ucl and laliga win
lawealth
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Gullit spitting nonsense, well idgaf about whatever shade anyone throws at frenkie 💙❤️ with 3 injuries bro had more work rate than other midfielders both club n country
Renilmop
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when de jong was a young, he thrashed your favourite prime club in the bernabeu🤣🤣😂 and valverde asking their idol? where are you ghosted
that is the same way you compare fati to vini meanwhile ader guler is better than fati and the same way camavinga is even better than de jon
fihadloy
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ones a time crycelona fan said De ghost jong is better than valverde , what sad history
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Barcelona bought De Jong only because Ajax uncharacteristically beat Real Madrid in a UCL round of 16. They are carrying the can of worms associated with planlessness now. He is the highest paid player in La Liga and they have no idea of how to get rid of him.
Renilmop
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de jong and Valverde both are average compared to vitinha
tell me any man city player better and aggressive and energetic and serious than valverde
fihadloy
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ones a time crycelona fan said De ghost jong is better than valverde , what sad history
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who is called vitinha? Not known. The one flashy goal against Barcelona that cannot be repeated against Dortmound and PSG were baggaged out of UCL you are comparing with Valverde. Nuts.
RidzSyrus
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go to Arsenal that suits his style..now Barca lost bit their own identity..not as good as before.. it's hard to say this but everyone knows..
faebelosu
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when de jong was a young, he thrashed your favourite prime club in the bernabeu🤣🤣😂 and valverde asking their idol? where are you ghosted
they're talking about overall performance and you're here talking about one game he performed well
viclprsz
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You have brain on your Ass..... Frenkie n Ten Hag destroyed your team in your home you forgot that
According to Ruud Gullit Valverde is better because he is improving the game of his team mates while Dejong is doing the opposite.
AFer18463985
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only works inside ajax
lanblmnpt
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ones a time crycelona fan said De ghost jong is better than valverde , what sad history
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de jong and Valverde both are average compared to vitinha
Kayadelntu
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Barca will cook var madrid 🤣😎
Varca will will be eaten good by Madrid
Kayadelntu
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You mean he played like ghostnaldo
You mean weak asss swarf pessi???
Kayadelntu
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You have brain on your Ass..... Frenkie n Ten Hag destroyed your team in your home you forgot that
What destroyed..... We're destroying varca for years now and dude never won a ucl
Kayadelntu
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DeJong is better.
Dejong is ass infront of Valverde Remember when both shoot the ball at same time de jong broke his ankle
Mariosuarez2
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That’s not the problem of F.De Jong . But of the DUMB MANAGEMENT of Barcelona. Barca buys player that make a great impact in other teams but than don’t use them like they played in the other teams. For example . F.De jong was always paired with donny v de beek, they brought the best out of each other , but barca didn’t played him like that. He was on his own , same with Couthino who was a AMF, but barca barley play with Attacking midfielders , same with Cancelo now , HE’s A F*** RIGHT BACK but they use him as a left back than expected the same quality….
So that’s his excuse for turning with the ball uselessly Man needs to improve his game he didn’t start his football journey with van der beek, this guy is paid more than Rodri and bruno he should play good football please
Mariosuarez2
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de Jong is not that kind of player... he is a dictator in Central midfield...like thiago...
Tiago releases the ball unlike de jong , he just keeps turning uselessly
Jukacmnpy
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Last season when moneyless Barca won La Liga De Jong was one of the standout performers. When he helped Netherlands to WC quarterfinal he was one of the standout performers. Just because of injuries, this fool is vomiting nonsense.
simonosei99
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Oh that's true
Niudempu
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That’s not the problem of F.De Jong . But of the DUMB MANAGEMENT of Barcelona. Barca buys player that make a great impact in other teams but than don’t use them like they played in the other teams. For example . F.De jong was always paired with donny v de beek, they brought the best out of each other , but barca didn’t played him like that. He was on his own , same with Couthino who was a AMF, but barca barley play with Attacking midfielders , same with Cancelo now , HE’s A F*** RIGHT BACK but they use him as a left back than expected the same quality….
how do we really see the truth?... this guy ain't good for Barca... he's very weak, lazy and poor
Jowabkrtz
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the ghostnaldo has more goals and trophies than your favorite club.
n yet 0 world cup 🤣🤣🤣
Niudempu
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this is a bitter truth....I have always said this...he ain't a Barca type of player,.. totally not good enough, very lazy, poor and weak...