I used to think this but Koeman played him more box to box last season and he was absolutely incredible. His understanding of space and timing that you see in his passing carries through to making runs into the box and he scored some great goals and was a real threat.
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Frenkie de Jong
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I used to think this but Koeman played him more box to box last season and he was absolutely incredible. His understanding of space and timing that you see in his passing carries through to making runs into the box and he scored some great goals and was a real threat.
As Dom said, Koeman did play him box-to-box, but he also played him as a CB in a back 3, arguably when Barca had their best run.You lose something if you play De Jong anywhere that isn't DM.
His unique skillset means he's great at playing forward passes from deep, and he's also great at making progressive runs from deep.
I think he is more adapatable than people give him credit for: CB (in a back 3), DM, box-to-box CM, he is great at all of these roles.
bballchinaski
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his best stretch last season was when he played as a ball carrying center back indeed. he aint half as good as an 8.
Ajax coach played him in a double pivot, where it was harder to man mark him and where he also could move forward while keeping a defensive mid still. so 4-2-3-1 is the best system for him probably
Ajax coach played him in a double pivot, where it was harder to man mark him and where he also could move forward while keeping a defensive mid still. so 4-2-3-1 is the best system for him probably
After watching the game last night, I would be doing everything to try and make this happen.To me De Jong would be the perfect Bernardo replacement in our team. Play him as a box to box midfielder and he’ll light it up. Too bad it’s never going to happen
Jesus, Laporte, Sterling and Bernardo all could move on, get on the phone.
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Our friend, José, says that Barcelona would be willing to sell Frenkie De Jong
Tugay One Cup
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Our friend, José, says that Barcelona would be willing to sell Frenkie De Jong
I would commit unspeakable atrocities to see Frenkie de Jong in a City shirt.
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Looks perfectly made for usI would commit unspeakable atrocities to see Frenkie de Jong in a City shirt.
Silvercloud
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We won't be offering anywhere near his Barca salary (until he's settled & playing well week in/out) so this will have to be taken into account by them with any fee they set.