According to Eric Garcia, Barcelona manager Xavi is “a blend of Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique,” with another club veteran poised to bring home more significant hardware.
The head coach is a former captain.
Studying under some of the best
Has renewed faith in Camp Nou
WHAT OCCURED? During a trying time for those at Camp Nou, there hasn’t been much tangible success, and financial difficulties off the field have made it challenging to make progress on it. The former club captain Xavi received an SOS in November 2021, and with high-profile additions being made once more in the transfer market, it is anticipated that old glory will be rekindled under the direction of a different coach who is well-aware of the rigors of life in Catalunya.
WHAT THEY SAID: Regarding a 42-year-old tactician, Barca defender Garcia told Esport3 that Xavi is a cross between Guardiola and Luis Enrique. The three players all share the same concept for the game. Although there are differences between each, it ultimately comes down to pushing after losing the ball and ball output.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE: Xavi made 767 appearances for Barcelona as a player, winning four Champions League titles and eight La Liga championships. The World Cup winner is now aiming to emulate the successes of former Blaugrana managers Guardiola and Enrique, who were largely responsible for the success he experienced as a player.
WHAT WILL XAVI DO NEXT? Wednesday’s Champions League match between Barcelona and Inter will be followed by Sunday’s Clasico matchup at Santiago Bernabeu versus Barcelona’s bitter rivals Real Madrid.