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Xavi comments on De Jong's role after Barcelona's victory over Atletico Madrid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 1:17 PM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Xavi comments on De Jong's role after Barcelona's victory over Atletico Madrid

Summary

Frenkie de Jong's performance in Barcelona's 2-1 victory against Atletico Madrid drew attention, as he played in an unfamiliar right-back position before returning to his usual midfield role. Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez indicated he prefers De Jong in midfield rather than defense. Barcelona's victory was aided by Fermin Lopez's two goals, completing a comeback after trailing. De Jong's versatility is seen as beneficial for the Netherlands as they prepare for their upcoming Nations League matches against Greece and Germany.

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By the Numbers

•Frenkie de Jong played both right-back and midfield against Atletico Madrid.
•Barcelona secured a 2-1 win with a comeback performance.
•Xavi prefers De Jong in midfield for the Netherlands.
•The Netherlands will face Greece and Germany in upcoming matches.
•The Dutch lead their Nations League group with eight points.

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1:17 PMYahoo Sports — Netherlands coach Xavi reacts to Frenkie de Jong’s surprise Barcelona role after Atletico victory: ‘Not what I have in mind for him’

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Frenkie de Jong’s impressive performance against Atletico Madrid has caught the attention of Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez, particularly because the Barcelona midfielder operated in an unfamili...
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