Xavi Hernandez sees Sevilla as a tough opponent and will be another key test for the Azulgrana squad. Before the two teams meet on football Sunday.
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez discusses a range of topics ahead of Sunday’s opening game against Sevilla at the Spotify Camp Nou. Including a contract extension with Sergio Busquets and the situation with 19-year-old midfielder Pablo Torre, according to a report from ‘Deario Sport’ on Saturday.
‘Sevilla is a tough opponent. Despite their poor rankings (Jorge). Sampaoli led Sevilla back to being strong and competitive. They work very well defensively and very well pressing high.’
‘They will be a strong and difficult opponent who can make us difficult. And They are a team with experienced players. Tomorrow will be another test. And we have to go through it with three points.’
The 43-year-old also spoke about his four-man midfield formation: ‘I think we can be satisfied with any system. We played a great game with two flanks. We do the same as last year. But we’re more mature and more diverse, the midfield four who play are those who lose less balls and have fewer connections.’
Xavi also spoke about the contract of 34-year-old midfielder Busquets:
‘In the end, We all work with and the decisions are his. We are waiting to see how he decides. He is very important both on and off the pitch. he is the captain of the team He is part of everything and he is given the right to decide his future. If he can continue, I’m delighted.’UFABET
Before talking about Pablo Torre, who is playing with Barcelona Athletic. adding that ‘with his age He couldn’t go three weeks without playing. And it’s good that he plays. That’s what I told him when we signed him. He will play with the reserve team and enjoy it and competition. That moment will make him available if we need him.’
Xavi also spoke about the performance of the Azul Grana team. ‘I remember the best moments in Barca’s history when I was involved. And we didn’t play great. And there are always great games. In football there are times when you get better and not so good.’
‘We are in a good moment, five points from Madrid, young people with initiative. We just won our first title. But we want to keep going.’
‘Talking to the players. Tell them we haven’t achieved much, we won the Super Cup. Which is important. But this is to win the league, the Europa League, the cup this is Barca.’
‘We can become a family in the dressing room. It has a very good atmosphere. One of the best things in my career. we are working well And we’re on the right track. But we must not let the card drop.’