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De Jong reacts to Xavi's Netherlands appointment and reflects on Barcelona injury struggles

De Jong reacts to Xavi's Netherlands appointment and reflects on Barcelona injury struggles
World Sports · 05:51:15 - Sunday, 1 November 2026

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has spoken about Xavi Hernandez's appointment as Netherlands national team manager and reflected on his own challenging injury period at the Catalan club.

De Jong admitted he was "a little surprised" by his former Barcelona coach's move to the Dutch national team setup, according to reports from Barca Universal.

The Netherlands international has endured a difficult spell with injuries at Barcelona, limiting his playing time over recent seasons.

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