In amongst all of the headlines that the club have been generating over the last 18 months, Frenkie de Jong’s outstanding performances have often dipped under the radar.
The Dutchman is a compelling watch most weeks and remains the conduit between defence and attack.
As he’s already shown at Euro 2020 with the Netherlands, at 24, he is a vital component for club and country.
To think that the best is still yet to come from him is a mouth-watering prospect. He can literally do it all.
5 - Frenkie de Jong completed five dribbles in consecutive #EURO2020 games, the last five players to do so in consecutive European Championship games:
Frenkie de Jong (2021)
Franck Ribéry (2012)
Cristiano Ronaldo (2004)
Zinedine Zidane (2000)
Luís Figo (2000)
Elite.