Frenkie de Jong bosses midfield again as Netherlands win their Euro 2020 group after just 2 games

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Frenkie de Jong bosses midfield again as Netherlands win their Euro 2020 group after just 2 games

Frenkie de Jong played a pivotal role in the Netherlands' 2-0 victory over Austria on Thursday to help Oranje win their Euro 2020 group.

The Barcelona's midfielder's performance vs Austria in numbers + heatmap:

Touches - 76

Accurate passes - 49 (85%)

Key passes - 1

Long ball - 1

Take-ons - 5 (the most on the pitch)

Successful dribbles - 5

Duels won - 8

Interceptions - 2 (the most on the pitch)

Tackles - 3 (the most on the pitch)

The 24-year-old also completed five dribbles in his side's 3-2 victory over Ukraine over the weekend, meaning that he tops the tournament's chart in that category with 10 successful dribbles.

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As per Opta, Frenkie de Jong has completed five dribbles at the tournament - the most so far.

Pedri, meanwhile, is the only midfielder to register more progressive ball carries (32) than his Barcelona teammate (24).

The Dutchman and the Spaniard are set to return to action for their international sides against Austria and Poland on Thursday and Saturday respectively.

AuthorDen SchepanskyiSourceTribuna.com
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