Frenkie de Jong: Critics don't understand football
Short overview
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has hit back at critics who claim he never plays forward passes, saying they don't understand football.
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has defended his playing style, claiming that many critics lack a true understanding of football.
“Many people actually understand nothing about football. They watch, but they don’t really see,” De Jong told Voetbal International.
He specifically addressed criticism about his passing. “I hear people saying I never play forward passes… but that’s simply not true. Then you’re not really watching,” he said.
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