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Erik ten Hag tells Barcelona how to get the best out of Frenkie de Jong

Ajax boss Erik ten Hag has been talking about his former midfielder Frenkie de Jong and explained how Barcelona can get the best out of the talented 22-year-old.

The Dutchman made the move to the Camp Nou in the summer and has been a regular fixture in the first XI under Ernesto Valverde and Quique Setien.

Yet there’s a sense Barcelona still haven’t seen the real De Jong on a regular basis, and Ten Hag has been talking about his best position.

“I once asked Frenkie the question: are you number ten?