""He's in good form," De Jong said while speaking to ESPN.nl."
""We just have to make sure we qualify. He's been injured for a while, but I think he really wanted to be there. With Lewandowski, they are better than without him, which makes sense. He will always score goals as a top striker," he added."
""I don't think anyone really has a Pedri type except Spain. What is a Pedri type? There aren't many who play football like him. I don't think we have anyone like that," noted De Jong, praising Pedri."
""I think he has a lot of talent, but it's not wise to say too much about it at this stage. It doesn't help him to create so many expectations. He is a very talented player and could become very good. But we have to let him play football in peace and then we'll see.""
Several FC Barcelona players are on international duty during the final 2025 break. Frenkie de Jong and Robert Lewandowski will face each other when Netherlands travel to Warsaw to play Poland on 14 November. A Netherlands victory would secure World Cup qualification. De Jong emphasized Lewandowski's quality and recent form after a hat-trick for Barcelona, noting the side are stronger with him fit. De Jong rejected direct comparisons between Kees Smit and Pedri, praised Smit's talent, and cautioned against creating expectations that could pressure the young player. De Jong signed a new contract after speculation.
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