The Xavi Hernandez era at Barcelona has well and truly begun, with almost 10,000 fans at Camp Nou to greet him.
The former midfielder has the weight of expectation on his shoulders despite having to battle against the financial constraints that the club has to work within at present.
Clearly, getting Barcelona back to the top table of Spanish and European football is a huge undertaking, though one can assume if Xavi didn’t believe he was the man to bring the glory days back, he wouldn’t have taken up Joan Laporta’s invitation in the first place.
The smiles that both exhibited during Monday’s presentation suggests that a cloud could be lifting, though it’s results as well as performances that will determine just how successful Xavi becomes.
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He certainly hasn’t wasted any time in flexing his muscles in the role either. With 11 players out injured at present, there’s obviously a problem behind the scenes.
According to AS and RAC1, and cited by Sport, first-team fitness coach, Albert Roca, and Juanjo Brau, the chief physio, have been dispensed with.
I wonder if Xavi will be better than the interim coach. Action speaks louder than words. Good luck Xavi.
We hope his decision will bring a lasting end to our injury woe.
Two key area the coach need to focus on are the defend, and the strikes. The fans worry shame due to the disgrace. Good luck our dynamic coach. Wish you the best with God been our helper.
how this can happen
Xevi may be successful at our dear Barca , but maybe next season, however good luck xevi
i thing end of problem in barce
we hope xavi will bring a glory
We hape xavi will bring a glory
I m very happy
I pray that God should give him more grace to build barca again….Good luck Xavi