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Is Frenkie de Jong a defensive midfielder?
What kind of player is frenkie de Jong? Is Frenkie de Jong a defensive midfielder?
Manchester United dream new signing Frenkie de Jong is not a natural defensive midfielder or CDM. He is best played as a versatile playmaker, although De Jong can sometimes function as a defensive midfielder, central midfielder, holding midfielder, box-to-box midfielder and a centre back like Harry Maguire. Barcelona’s star de Jong has been lauded for his combination of defensive stability and playmaking ability. Around 2018/2019, he often partnered Matthijs de Ligt at centre-back position, at Ajax.
Frenkie de Jong has been linked to a move to Manchester United this summer. With Erik ten Hag now the manager at Old Trafford would a move away from Barcelona tempt the former Ajax midfielder? Is Frenkie de Jong an ideal defensive midfielder for the Red Devils, following Paul Pogba exit?
What position does frenkie de Jong play in?
Answer: frenkie de Jong normally plays in midfield position. man united need to sign new players this summer with two quality central midfielders. they haven’t had anyone it that position that performs at a high level consistently since Carrick retired. Quality central midfielders relieve pressure on the center backs , dominate possession, act as a line of supply for the attacking players, and set a tempo for the rest of the team. All things United have been crap at for long long time.
How Does Frenkie De Jong Fit At Manchester United Midfield?
Currently the third-most valuable midfielder in the world after Pedri and Jude Bellingham according to the Football Observatory, Frenkie de Jong’s potential move to Manchester United has understandably turned more than a few heads. Were it not for the financial problems faced by Barcelona, it’s unlikely any move would be even remotely considered by the La Liga giants, but as it stands the prospect of the Netherlands international linking back up with Erik ten Hag, the man who made him a star at Ajax, is a real possibility.
But how would the 25 year-old impact this United side? Is he the answer to their midfield problems? And how would Ten Hag use him at Old Trafford? On today’s FD Explained, we’re going to take a look de jong profile.
What kind of player is frenkie de Jong?
Well, the BBC says he is Xavi-type of player.
“frenkie is much more understated, he is more of a Xavi-type player, kind of makes the team tick. He is not exceptionally quick or strong, he doesn’t really have a repertoire of making line-breaking passes, but when it comes to regulating the game, de jong is superb.
He controls games from the back. Been watching all his games for Netherland he Is very good. if ten hag did land him and timber, they would be a very good start, except that Frenkie said in an interview on international duty that he was already at the biggest club in the world. He obviously doesn’t want to leave.
Is Frenkie de Jong a defensive midfielder?
Since frenkie is not a world-class defensive midfielder, Man United need to think how they would accommodate him. If you are going to play someone like Frenkie and an attacking midfielder like Bruno fernandes, they may do well. When Bruno drifts forward, he can move in to the opening on the left and de Jong can do the defensive work with a great CDM; you would expect a left sided player in a 3 man midfield. They also need TO SIGN Douglas Luiz or Konrad Laimer to play as more of an anchor in that midfield who’s simply there to sit back and break up play.
Frenkie de Jong is not a main defensive midfielder for Man Utd
Manchester United need a proper DM like Casemiro or Kante to be paired with FDJ and attacking midfielder Bruno Ferandes.
De jong’s ability to glide across the midfield is insane being; it will be sad for him to leave Barca because the amount of times he comes on from the bench, he just changes everything, he is always on the ball and he’s very intelligent. if Manchester United manage to get him, he will surely be one of the best players in their squad regardless.
Frenkie De Jong is the best addition for Man Utd this summer. He’ll improve their build up and by keeping possession, there are less transitions which is good for Ronaldo. Just put Bruno as a playmaker on the wing and Donny as the one making runs off the ball and lead the press from the no 10 position.
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F. De Jong solves a lot of midfield issues. And I wonder if Ten Haag is prioritising deep playmakers over ball winners as he wants to see if he can put Fred or Mctominay in those roles. The lack of ability to press from the front will still be an issue if he plans to play Ronaldo, Sancho, Bruno + a RW. Difficult to solve without replacing a big name.
What is frenkie de Jong style of Play? is he a defensive midfielder?
Frenkie de jong has described himself as a player “who likes to have the ball a lot, and play with more possession.” A versatile player, De Jong can function as a holding midfielder like Nemanja Matic, central midfielder like pogba, as well as a box-to-box midfielder and a centre back. He has been lauded for his combination of defensive stability and playmaking ability.
As a centre back, de jong abstains from committing many fouls, shows great positional sense, and wins possession frequently. In this more defensive role, Frenkie’s performances led to comparison with former German sweeper Franz Beckenbauer and likened his tendency to progress forward in possession, and ability to play-make, from defense to the German legend,
Frenkie de jong chances created stats
His chances created stats are a bit skewed. He hasn’t been particularly prolific at opening up deep defences and doesn’t really take on the responsibility for the final ball, which is why his number of assists are a bit low. . He has nine assists across the last three La Liga seasons, having created 117 chances.
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- Frenkie de jong weight: he weighs 74 kilograms
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- Frenkie de jong transfermarkt value: 60m euros.
- Youri de jong is Frenkie’s brother.
- Frenkie de jong salary: he will earn a basic weekly wage of £250,000, plus bonuses at United.
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There is NO REASON for Gareth Southgate to be linked with the Manchester United job
Gareth Southgate is the only person in the Universe who can turn Manchester United into Middlesbrough within no time
The English media is trying all their best to push Southgate to united, but he is championship level manager at best
The England national team is waay better than this Manu squad, and he has had 0 success ( reaching semis ain’t success). So what exactly are people expecting if he becomes Manu boss
Absolutely no way! Why would Man U hire Southgate? That would be the worse decision in the history of the game.
ETH outwitted Klopp last weekend in one of the best and most dramatic FA cup clashes in years and I’m sorry but Southgate would not have won that game and ETH has had to deal with Ronaldo, Sancho, Greenwood and so on, he deserves more time
Soccer Football – Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on the pitch before the match REUTERS/Umit Bektas/ File photo
I have been saying this for weeks now. If United were under any other manager especially Southgate, they would be fighting for relegation right now. The problem at United is not Ten Hag but the players.
People keep saying that Ten Hag’s style of football at United is not attractive and no identity but there is so much that a manager can do if the players themselves are not good enough or not putting enough effort. Ten Hag’s Ajax were playing attractive football and he managed to get them to the SF of the CL.
Without him, look at Ajax now. And the media keep pushing their agenda to get Ten Hag sack and replace him with a much worse manager like Southgate. If Ten Hag is managing England right now, with the players they have, we won’t see such a passive football like we saw yesterday vs Brazil. Ask Liverpool fans, would they replace Klopp with Southgate? I rest my case.
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Liverpool only have themselves to blame for loss to Manchester United. Had to find a way to squeeze in the random Bruno slag off in between. Dude was dead on his feet at full time, and had to slot in to center back for the last 30 minutes.
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How come everybody seems to have forgotten that 2 of LFC’s goals were pure luck?
More shots, same shots on goal, higher goal expectancy. What is this narrative that Liverpool should have put this game away, if anything we should’ve put this game away! They had a good 20, 25 minute stint where they kept the ball in the second half, but did nothing with it, we deservedly won this game.
David de Gea is still without a club since leaving Manchester United this summer (Image: Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)
For Liverpool fans: don’t say that we lost to Manchester United because Jota Trent Alisson and jones didn’t play. We have to stop doing that every time a team loses a big game it’s very stupid because had you won, you wouldn’t be saying that. Don’t forget that when y’all drew 0-0 to them at home Trent Alisson and Jones started. Keep in mind how well they’ve been playing despite having lots of injuries they almost beat Manchester City’s full strength squad last week.
Also, you lose to Manchester United, 2 fringe players for them decided the game for them, Liverpool didn’t play well and a loss is a loss you have to accept it otherwise you’re a sole loser and are unwilling to take it.
It’s interesting how nothing much is said about the mistakes made by Liverpool, but all criticism is piled on Bruno; how supposedly poor he was.
Ten Hag claims United is moving in the right direction 👀 WHAT DIRECTION IS THAT?!
Every time he speaks after a dismal performance after the match I always sit there saying to myself “What on Earth are you talking about”.
The media trying so hard to get ETH sacked…..when liverpool had bad injuries with VVD out, y’all didnt have the same energy
Most fans want ETH out because of his poor tactics and substitutions. I also felt he should be braver to drop non-performing players irrespective of names, and even play academy players if he has to.
Now I’m ETH in because I realise from Rooney’s and Ole’s recent interviews that the mentality of these players are incredibly low and it’s no longer just speculation that the players can’t cope on this stage.
I can understand ETH saying positive things and coming off as “crazy” but if you have players who are weak minded and aren’t willing to fight, you can’t be tough cos they’ll cave and where does that leave you for the rest of the season?! Jason Sancho case in point. I rather come across as insane to the media but hope that I’m lifting the team enough to get a string of performances to save my job and give the fans at least something to cheer about until I can have a summer clear out.
Keane is a freaking legend but that approach with these weak players will kill them and ETH would lose the dressing room.
This man keeps dropping off bombs on and off the field..A gift that keeps on giving..Most delulu man on this green earth
What a GIFT! Hand him a 15 years contract and 5 years add ons
The problem for Utd in recruiting an elite manager in the Summer is that Liverpool, Bayern and Barca will also be looking for new managers.
From the moment I heard “A new era begins. .” from ETH. I knew it was the joke of the century. He has the guts to say it while Klopp/Guardiola are competing against each other by 1 point in the Primer league he acted like he can compete with them ro
