Of Jong does to remember to another figure of the Dutch football

Varied have been the Dutch that have formed part of the FC Barcelona along his history and have contributed to endow it of an identity and philosophy of own game. The arrival of Ronald Koeman to the bench seems to evoke to some generations that marked a historical period dressing the orange T-shirt.

In his research of better results, the technician has experienced with distinct alignments and even changed the roles of some players in different positions to which usually occupy. One of them has been Frenkie Of Jong, the one who already exerted defensive works in the turn in front of the PSG.

His profile remembers to Frank Rijkaard, ex trainer of the FC Barcelona, the one who like player fulfilled similar functions in the selection of the Low Countries, where had like mate to Ronald Koeman, member of the generation that gave to the combined orange his first title to absolute level: the Eurocopa of the 88.

Rijkaard And Koeman, keys in the only absolute title

In the case of the champion of Europe with the Barça in the season 2005-06, his role with 'The Tulips' was linked to the defensive work, whereas the current trainer of the Barcelona club devoted more to the works of labeling, in addition to taking advantage of his exceptional skill with the unemployed ball.

Of the hand of Rinus Michels, the Dutch imposed with a 2-0 to the selection of the extinct Soviet Union. For then, Rijkaard came of a cession with the Saragossa, although his index card belonged to the Sporting of Lisbon after having gone through the Ajax. Later, it would live one of his best stages in the Milan of Sacchi, for finally go back to Amsterdam, where would finish his career.