""They understand that, when they pass the ball, they're already thinking about the next play, even the double play. They don't pass for passing: they understand the game.""
""Frenkie de Jong, who for me is very underrated. I think he's a similar player to what I was.""
Xavi Hernandez has praised Frenkie de Jong, calling him very underrated and highlighting his understanding of collective football. De Jong recently became the Dutchman with the most appearances for Barcelona. Xavi mentioned that De Jong, along with players like Pedri, Vitinha, and Mac Allister, excels in anticipating the next play and not just passing for the sake of it. De Jong is nearing his third La Liga title with Barcelona after joining from Ajax in 2019.
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