De Jong, who currently plays for Barcelona, has been in contact with Xavi for some time, even before the latter's appointment as Oranje coach. The midfielder has praised Xavi's approach to football and believes that it will be beneficial for the team. De Jong has also acknowledged that the team's recent World Cup performance was disappointing, but is optimistic about the future under Xavi's leadership.
The Netherlands will face Greece on November 13 and Germany on November 16, with De Jong likely to be involved in both matches. Despite not having the same level of selection as top teams like England and France, De Jong believes that Oranje has the potential to compete with the best.