We spoke on the phone last week and, with all due respect, he is still too far away [from being fit enough]. He played a little and just that was scary for him. It was difficult for him. Frenkie needs to find his rhythm and be in 100% shape and I think he still has some way to go for that.
Koeman, however, left De Jong out of his international squad to give the midfielder as much time as possible to focus on his condition after spending so long out on the sidelines.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has spoken of his excitement towards working with De Jong but will undoubtedly be keen to avoid rushing him back to action.
The emergence of 21-year-old Marc Casado, who already has seven starts to his name this season, means Flick can afford to take his time with De Jong.
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