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De Jong picks between Copa del Rey, Laliga and UCL

9 months ago  Raphael   Sport News

Barcelona are still in contention for all three trophies available but Frenkie de Jong has singled out Champions League silverware as the one he yearns for the most. After qualifying as top in their group this season, the Blaugrana will face Napoli in the Round of 16 of Europe's premier club competition.
"I want to win all the titles, but if I have to choose one, I would choose the Champions League," De Jong said during a promotional event in Barcelona.
"However, I [also] want to lift LaLiga Santander and the Copa del Rey."
Quique Setien replaced Ernesto Valverde as Barcelona coach, but the Dutchman has made it clear that the two tacticians have the same possession philosophy.
"[Setien] doesn't ask me to do anything in particular," De Jong continued.
"The idea he has is the same as Valverde's because it is Barcelona's idea... that of the possession football. The only thing has changed are the small details, but his intention is to have the ball."
The former Ajax midfielder arrived in Spain last summer and although he has adapted to his new surroundings, De Jong believes he, as well as his teammates, have room for improvement.
"It looks like I have adapted easily and I am happy, but I know I can do much better," De Jong noted.
"I also believe that we can evolve a lot as a team and we will get better throughout the season."