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“Everyone knows Frenkie is a top player. I’m very happy he’s back and available; he gives us a new option. We’ll have to see how he progresses. Everything seems fine, even in training. I think he’s ready to play some minutes.

”“We haven’t trained him much at center back, mostly in five-on-five drills where he plays more defensively. In training, I see that he’s very focused and 100% convinced he wants to show how good he is, and that’s a very good situation. He’s a top player and gives us another option, which is good.

“It’s not easy managing this situation of balancing so many players, but this is better. For now, with the quality on the bench, it forces those who start to give 100%; nobody rests, and everyone is focused on giving their all.”