But the harsh reality is De Jong has too often looked ordinary this season. But when Ernesto Valverde was dismissed in January De Jong found himself playing for a new manager. De Jong did play in Busquets' position under Valverde at times but it rarely worked completely. There is a discipline to Busquets' position that De Jong, more maverick in style, could not quite maintain for 90 minutes. Setien has since played 3-5-2, 4-3-3 and 4-4-2 and in none of the formations has De Jong look comfortable.

Source: Daily Mail July 05, 2020 08:11 UTC