Van der Vaart Criticizes De Jong’s Playing Style and Barcelona’s Corner Tactics

Former Dutch Footballer Takes Aim at De Jong’s Passing and Barça’s Corner Strategies” Summary: After Barcelona’s 1-1 draw against Nápoles, former footballer Rafael van der Vaart did not hold back in his critique, specifically targeting compatriot Frenkie de Jong’s playing style, likening it to that of a mailman. Van der Vaart expressed frustration over De Jong’s tendency to delay forward passes, emphasizing the need for quicker ball movement. Additionally, he took issue with Barcelona’s short corner tactics, describing them as his “biggest frustration in modern football.” Van der Vaart, who retired in 2018, shared his views on Dutch television, highlighting areas for improvement in both player and team strategies.