Barça boss Xavi Hernández: De Jong is one of the best in the world

Xavi Hernández has defended, defends and will defend the figure of Frenkie de Jong. He is very clear about it. For him, the Dutch midfielder is one of the best players in the world. In a press conference, he defended him once again to the hilt. Asked why Frenkie has been criticised so much since his arrival at Barcelona, Xavi did not hesitate.

"The environment around this club has a great capacity to undervalue everything.," he said. "A footballer who is a 10 is an eight. A player who is an eight is a six. That's why it's the most difficult club in the world for players. Frenkie is one of the best in the world. And he is when he trains. That's why some people are surprised. They see him training and they think: why is he so criticised."

The question came after players like Gavi and Joao Félix said that the Dutchman was one of the players who had surprised them the most from the beginning. He trains like the best and competes like the best.

The truth is that Frenkie de Jong, who is still being criticised, has the full protection of the dressing room. Whenever asked about the Dutchman, there are always words of praise for him. His injury and the team's performance, which has dipped slightly, confirm the importance he has for the Blaugrana.