“In the end the quality of Memphis and Coutinho decided”

Frenkie de Jong, midfielder of Barça, scored his first goal of the season in the win against Villarreal and at the conclusion of the match he highlighted the importance of Memphis and Coutinho, authors of the final two goals, to add the three points.

“We have to improve a lot. Villarreal is a great team and they press high, that’s why it cost us. Today we had a bit of luck. In the end, the quality of Memphis and Coutinho decided,” he said. De Jong, who also praised the arrival of Xavi and he pointed out that “he is a very good coach and gives us energy. So far everything is positive.”

In addition to analyzing the victory against the Villarreal, De Jong He also recalled that his goal “was a bit similar to that of my first goal last season against Real” and wanted to lower the tone after the statements he made in Balaídos, in which he pointed out that the team lacked personality, and pointed out that “I was a bit hot that day. Today the energy was very good. We worked together and we suffered to win.”

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