Barcelona pin hopes on national team to restore midfield superstar’s confidence | OneFootball

Barcelona are optimistic about Frenkie de Jong’s involvement with the Netherlands national team, believing that it will play a key role in his recovery, both physically and emotionally, reports MARCA.

The club feels that playing with his national team will help him regain his confidence on the pitch and overcome the fear of sustaining another injury.

It must be noted that de Jong recently experienced discomfort in his tibia during Barcelona’s match against Real Sociedad, leading to his substitution at half-time.

The blow left him shaken, and he was visibly distressed in the dressing room, fearing that the injury might lead to another extended period on the sidelines, similar to the issues he has faced with his ankle in the past.

His emotional state has been affected by the recurring injuries, and the club acknowledges the psychological burden he is carrying.

Barcelona are supportive of de Jong and the Netherlands

Barcelona are happy that Frenkie de Jong decided to go to the national team duty. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

It is said that Barcelona are supportive of De Jong’s decision to join the Netherlands squad despite the discomfort he felt during the match. The club believes that this opportunity to play under Dutch coach Ronald Koeman will be beneficial for him.

Koeman has been a great support for him, both on and off the pitch, and the club trusts that this connection will help De Jong regain his confidence. They are hopeful that the time with the national team will help him move past his injury concerns.

For Barcelona, it is crucial that De Jong regains his form. As one of the highest-paid players in the squad, the club wants him to return to his best as soon as possible.

They are hopeful that this spell with the Netherlands will give him valuable minutes, allowing him to feel more at ease and put the anguish of his previous injury struggles behind him.

Barcelona believe that his time with the national team will be an important step in his return to top form.