Barcelona midfielder Denke de Jong acknowledged that the team was not at its best during the confrontation he lost against Seville 4-1 in the Spanish League.
How did De Jong commented on the severe defeat against Seville?
In comments to the newspaper “Telegrafi”, De Jong said: “When you lose, you are disappointed. In the first half we did not play well, and in the second half they improved, but that was not enough.”
Did the pressure of matches affect Barcelona level?
De Jong pointed out that the physical exhaustion resulting from the crowded table had a clear impact on the team’s performance: “We played seven games in 21 days, and this affects, of course, but sometimes chasing the ball is more tired than anything else.”
His statements reflect the declining physical condition experienced by some of the team players, especially with the density of matches locally and European.
What is the next step for Young and Barcelona?
De Jong is scheduled to join the Netherlands camp for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, while Barcelona enters the international stoppage period in an attempt to rearrange the papers.
How will Hans Felk do during the stoppage period with Barcelona?
German coach Hans Felk will use this period to correct errors and improve performance before resuming competitions, in light of the recent decline in the results.
What is Barcelona’s position in the Spanish league table?
Barcelona is second in the Spanish football league table with 19 points and is two points behind Real Madrid. Where the Catalan team played 8 games in the competition, which ended in winning 6 meetings, drawing in one and losing in another.
