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Netherlands Coach Xavi Criticizes Frenkie de Jong's Barcelona Role After Atletico Win

Netherlands Coach Xavi Criticizes Frenkie de Jong's Barcelona Role After Atletico Win
World Sports · 23:47:47 - Thursday, 12 November 2026

Netherlands coach Xavi has expressed surprise at Frenkie de Jong's role for Barcelona following their victory over Atletico Madrid, stating that the deployment is "not what I have in mind for him." The comments came after Barcelona's win, though details of the specific role were not disclosed.

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