Frenkie de Jong, midfielder for FC Barcelona, regained his starting spot this Sunday and scored the opening goal in the dominant 7-1 victory against Valencia. In an interview with DAZN from the mixed zone at the Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys, the Dutch player expressed that he feels fully recovered and knows what he needs to do: “I have to prove that I deserve to play.”

A Barcelona That Needs to Keep Winning

De Jong also acknowledged that the victory was crucial for Barcelona, who had been struggling in La Liga: “We’ve had a rough patch in La Liga. We’re happy with the big win, and I hope we can keep going like this.” He emphasized the importance of maintaining this momentum to climb the standings. “We’ve dropped a lot of points in the last few games. I’m happy to win again in the competition. Hopefully, we can keep this up and win many matches in a row to get closer to the top,” he added.

Can Barcelona Compete for the League Title?

When asked about Barcelona’s chances to compete for the La Liga title, De Jong didn’t hesitate: “Yes, we can.” The Dutch midfielder is determined to continue showing his level and earn a regular spot in Hansi Flick’s plans, as the coach begins to shape his project at the club. With his coach’s trust and his personal motivation to prove his worth, De Jong remains fully committed to Barcelona’s cause, aiming to restore the team’s best form in the domestic competition.