Koeman: De Jong is not ready yet and needs more time

Saturday 12-10-2024

Dutch national team coach Ronald Koeman confirmed that Barcelona midfield star Frenkie de Jong is not 100% ready, and therefore he was not called up during the current break.

Koeman said in a press statement: “I spoke with Frenkie de Jong on the phone. With all respect, he is still far from being 100% ready.”

He added: “From "It's too early for that to happen. He found playing 15 minutes (with Barcelona) exciting and difficult. He still needs to play for a while and find his rhythm."

De Jong was absent for a long period due to injury, and recently returned to participate with the Catalan team.