On the morning of October 2, Barcelona easily defeated Young Boys Bern 5-0 in the second round of the Champions League. In this match, De Jong, who returned from injury, came off the bench, and he also expressed his happiness at returning to the pitch in a post-match media interview.
De Jong said, “I’m really happy we won the game. Personally, being back on the pitch makes me very happy. The fans welcomed me warmly, for which I am very grateful. I’m delighted they welcomed me back.”
When talking about the team’s form, he said, “The team is in great shape, as it has been since the start of the season. We are playing well. Now we must continue to move forward, keep improving, and see where it takes us.”
When asked about how he views his integration with head coach Flick and whether he is willing to be a substitute, De Jong emphasized, “It depends on the coach; he selects the team and who plays. I will give my all. Injuries are always tough. It’s a difficult process, with some low points along the way.”
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