Frenkie de Jong is back: gallop and assist to confirm his resurrection

Frenkie de Jong has found his best form again and FC Barcelona celebrates it. The Catalan team achieved a crucial victory against Girona (4-1) to take another step towards the LaLiga title, and the Dutchman left his mark on the match, assisting Robert Lewandowski for the third goal of the rout after an anthology gallop from his own half.

The player's presence in the match was in doubt in the last few days after he was forced to leave the match against Osasuna last Thursday at halftime due to physical discomfort. This situation raised alarms in the Catalan capital, as the player was just recovering from a serious ankle injury and had just put in a great effort during the international break, where he totaled 179 minutes with the Netherlands.

Fortunately, it was just a scare, and the midfielder was available for Hansi Flick this Sunday, although he started from the bench. The '21' entered the field at Montjuïc in the 66th minute in place of Gavi, and with the score reflecting 2-1 for the Catalans, the '21' took control of the midfield and acted as the team's 'metronome'.

Frenkie left an assist to remember against Girona

In his 24 minutes on the field, De Jong completed 16 of 16 attempted passes (100%) and won 4 of 5 defensive duels. To top it off, the Dutchman starred in one of the most notable plays of the match.

The player received a pass from Ronald Araujo in his own half, turned, evaded pressure, gained speed and took off on a memorable gallop to assist Robert Lewandowski so that he could celebrate his double and seal the Blaugrana victory. The Pole, aware of the merit of the '21' in the play, pointed to him as soon as he scored.

The return of Frenkie is the best news for Barça and for Hansi Flick, his great supporter at the club. "I spoke with him from day one. He had a terrible injury and I think it is very clear what level he is at and what kind of player he is. He passes the ball, drives well, makes good decisions. He helps us in every match,” expressed the German at the end of the match, making it clear that De Jong is a key piece in his scheme and will have a decisive role during this final stretch of the season.