VIDEO: Frenkie de Jong on learning with Xavi and being favourites vs Galatasaray

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De Jong speaks ahead of Galatasaray game. DUGOUT

Frenkie de Jong spoke about the clips from the games he watches with manager Xavi Hernández in order to learn. The Dutch midfielder also said Europa League rivals Galatasaray are a good team, but added that FC Barcelona are favourites and want to win all games.

Barcelona host Galatasaray in a Europa League last 16 first leg on Thursday. Kick off is at 21:00 CET.

Ahead of the game at the Camp Nou, Barca midfielder Frenkie De Jong spoke to the media about how his coach, Xavi Hernandez, approaches his development as a player. The two teams will meet again next week in Istanbul for the second leg.

The winners of the tie will be in the quarter-final draw which takes place on Friday 18th March at 13:00 CET. Take a look at De Jong's interview here!

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