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‘Frenkie de Jong is undervalued’ – Xavi hails Barcelona star after Atletico Madrid win

Xavi Hernandez has been full of praise for Frenkie de Jong as he prepares to link up with the Barcelona star on intenational duty with the Netherlands. De Jong is back to full fitness and in the squad for Nations…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 2:00 PM
‘Frenkie de Jong is undervalued’ – Xavi hails Barcelona star after Atletico Madrid win
Key Things to Know
  • Xavi Hernandez praised Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong as an undervalued and complete player.
  • De Jong featured at right-back during Barcelona's Sunday victory over Atletico Madrid.
  • The midfielder has returned to full fitness after recovering from an earlier ankle injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Xavi Hernandez praised Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, calling him an undervalued and complete player following Barcelona's victory over Atletico Madrid. Speaking ahead of upcoming Nations League fixtures against Greece and Germany, Xavi stated that coaches and teammates recognize De Jong as the team's best midfielder despite outside perceptions.

De Jong played a key tactical role against Atletico Madrid, initially featuring at right-back. After recovering from an ankle injury that sidelined him earlier in the season, he has now returned to full fitness and is set to feature for the Netherlands national team.

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