Frenkie de Jong admits it will take him some time to get back to full fitness and form again
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 27, is hoping to recover from his right ankle injury and regain his natural form in the future after making his first appearance for the Netherlands since September, according to Mundo Deportivo on Sunday.
Ronald Koeman start the 4-0 win over Hungary in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday before being withdrawn in the 68th minute. His first appearance for the Netherlands since September 2023. After the player suffer an ankle injury, most recently in El Clasico in mid-April. Which kept him out for five months.
Frankie has spoken out after his latest game for the ‘Orange’. Explaining his feelings after a long absence and admitting he doesn’t expect to be fully fit anytime soon.
‘Normally I feel like I can get back to my level quite quickly after an injury, but it’s different now. I’ve had more consistency because of it. It’s still a little bit sensitive at times. But I still need to build up my confidence to be able to do something. And that ยูฟ่าเบท can only be done through playing.’
‘Hopefully the pain will go away. I just need to play and train and then hopefully I’ll be fit and feel better and my form will come back naturally.’ The 27-year-old midfielder said.