The Netherlands international stated that he is disappointed to be omitted from the national team squad, and has vowed to work hard in order to stage a comeback soon.
Borussia Monchengladbach striker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Luuk-de-Jong-c22956 was not selected for the national side ahead of the 2014 World Cup qualifying matches. The attacker was left frustrated with the head coach Louis van Gaal’s decision and is determined
to make efforts to reclaim his spot for the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753 by regaining top form at club level.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Twente-c39233 player suggested that he is desperate to wear the Oranje jersey again but is now going to concentrate on the Under-21 team. The youngster is only 22 years old and has a long time to cement his place back into
the team.
"Of course I'm a bit disappointed. Everybody wants to play for their national team, but now I'm focusing on the Under-21s. I'm looking forward to it,” he was quoted as saying in an interview.
The frontman said that he is young and will certainly improve the Dutch team as they play a crucial game against Slovakia in the Under-21 format. A win would see them qualify for the UEFA European Championships.
"I'm still at an age where I can play for them and we have an important play-off against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Slovakia-c3007 and we want to qualify for the European Championship," he mused.
De Jong opened his European account for the Bundesliga outfit in their 4-2 beating to Turkish club Fenerbahce on Thursday. He stressed that personal accolades are only worthy when the side does well.
Moreover, the hit-man conceded that it is great to score but not when the team loses the game. However, all sorts of goal are welcome as they give the forward a much-needed boost and confidence.
"It’s always nice to score, but it's worthless if I score and we lost the game. But I'm a striker, so of course I'm pleased when the ball hits the net," he finally concluded.
Lastly, the young prodigy was happy to help his side beat Eintracht Frankfurt over the weekend. The prolific scorer has scored three goals for them in all competitions.
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