Frenkie De Jong’s return with the Netherlands is ‘paid’ by someone and Xavi gives explanations

Frenkie De Jong He is a new man. After many months out of competition due to injuries, the midfielder is important again. He showed it yesterday in the match against Atlético de Madrid, in which he put in a great performance and in a position that is not his: that of full-back. The recovery of the former Ajax player has not gone unnoticed by Xavi Hernandezwhich included him in the Netherlands’ squad for the two Nations League matches, against Greece and Germany.

However, the entry of the Dutchman into Xavi’s list, as well as that of Justin Kluivert, necessarily leaves someone out. In this case it was Kenneth Taylor, Lazio midfielder. And Xavi had to clarify that “it has been very difficult to leave him at home. Before the first international break, Memphis Depay was the most difficult decision and now it is probably Kenneth,” he said this Monday in Terrassa.

Xavi wanted to give him a piece of advice by pointing out that it is not a definitive ruling out, but only for this double international commitment. Hope in Taylor, one of the most important players for Gattuso, has not yet faded. “He may have been left out, but Justin Kluivert and Frenkie de Jong are also back. I haven’t forgotten Kenneth, no. If he keeps playing like that, he could return to the national team.”