In the Champions League match against Bernese youngsters, Barcelona midfielder De Jong returned from injury and helped the team to win 5-0. After the match, De Jong was interviewed by the media, sharing his feelings about returning to the field and his outlook on the team's future.
De Jong said, "Very happy for the win. On a personal level, I'm also very happy to be back playing. The applause from the fans made me feel very happy and I thank them very much, it was a happy night. It's always difficult when you're injured, it's a tough process, but I'm back now and it feels great."
De Jong looked a little surprised by the warm applause from the fans: "I didn't expect such a reception, the way the fans treated me made me feel very happy. Their support means a lot to me and makes me more motivated to play every game."
Speaking about the competition for the starting position, De Jong showed his humility and team spirit: "I think the team is in a good shape right now, very energetic and dynamic. We played well tonight and we should keep it up and improve to see how far we can go. Regarding the starting positions, it's up to the coach, he's the one who decides who plays. And as always I will give my best, play well and contribute my part to the team."
