Everyone knows Frenkie de Jong is a once-in-a-generation talent if only he plays in the right role. It’s just that nobody is sure just what role that is.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 9: Frenkie de Jong, Memphis Depay of Netherlands following the penalty ...More shootout of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Netherlands and ...

There is still a feeling of consternation at Willem II that De Jong slipped through the net so soon. He was an outstanding player, promising enough to make his first-team debut as a 17-year-old in ...