De Jong asking for common sense: "You can't expect me to score 10 goals"

Frenkie de Jong's current contract with Barcelona expires in 2026, and the talks are about to restart. When it comes to Barca's fans, they are not united, with some of them being critical towards the Dutch midfielder.

The 27-year-old claims that the supporters must be more realistic over what they expect from him. As a No.6 he's unable to operate as an attacking midfielder or attacker, which fans probably expect him to be.

"I can score goals or assist goals, but I'm playing as a No.6 now. I move freely, but I'm the most defensive midfielder at Barcelona. You can't expect me to score 10 goals in a season," he told an interview with Ziggo Sport Voetbal.

"Football today focuses a lot on numbers and statistics, but that doesn't always tell the full story of a player or a game. A player can play badly and still score, or play well without scoring.

"I don't measure my performance levels by goals. If I break lines, create space, play forward passes, win duels and control the tempo, that's how I know I have played well in a match," concludes De Jong.

LA LIGA - MATCHDAY 28

Friday

Las Palmas - Alaves 2-2 (0-1)

/Silva 90 pen, Moleiro 90+5 - Martinez 7, Guridi 63/

Saturday

Valladolid - Celta 0-1 (0-0)

/Alonso 83 pen/

Mallorca - Espanyol IN PROGRESS

20:30: (3.15) Villareal (3.75) Real Madrid (2.15)

23:00: (2.05) Girona (3.50) Valencia (4.00)

Sunday

16:00: (3.80) Leganes (3.35) Betis (2.05)

18:15: (3.15) Sevilla (3.20) Ath.Bilbao (2.55)

20:30: (2.40) Osasuna (2.90) Getafe (3.45)

20:30: (2.55) Rayo Vallecano (3.15) Sociedad (3.20)

23:00: (3.30) Atl.Madrid (3.60) Barcelona (2.25)

***odds are subject to change***