Liverpool midfielder Gigi Wijnaldum has talked up Netherlands teammate Frenkie De Jong.

Wijnaldum could potentially face De Jong next season, with the Ajax midfielder being heavily pursued by Manchester City.

The 21-year-old has become an important part of Ronald Koeman's Oranje squad. And Wijnaldum has praised the midfielder for his performances in recent months.

"With his dribbles he always ensures there is a good connection from defence to midfield and from midfield to attack," Wijnaldum told Voetbal International.

"He is always able to create space because he is a) always available and b) with his actions he creates many situations: he forces opponents to choose, they have to come out of position, lose their marker, which can automatically make space or give us a free man.

"That makes it easier for me to play football. I am someone who naturally likes to move. With Frenkie, I can play much more in the possession, so that in certain situations I also get closer to the opponent's goal. The goals against Germany and France are good examples. I can get there on time now, whereas it was much more difficult for me, because I played a controlling role.

"[He is] so good and special that in Netherlands you don't hear anyone say he must play faster when he starts dribbling. I find that special. I know, the ball is always faster, but sometimes you have to let players dribble to make a difference."