Xavi believes Barcelona fans undervalue Frenkie de Jong
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Former Barcelona midfielder and current Netherlands manager Xavi has publicly defended Frenkie de Jong, arguing that the Dutch international does not receive the appreciation he earns from the club's supporters. While teammates and coaching staff consistently recognize his high quality, Xavi notes that fans often express frustration because the midfielder has not evolved into the specific leadership figure they anticipated upon his 2019 arrival from Ajax.
Despite contributing to three La Liga titles and two Copa del Rey trophies across more than 300 appearances, the 29-year-old continues to face scrutiny from the stands. This criticism persists even as the player demonstrates tactical flexibility, such as his recent stint at right-back during a match against Atletico Madrid.
Xavi is now preparing his national squad for upcoming international fixtures against Greece and Germany.
