Xavi Hernandez has made a number of decisions after officially becoming Barcelona coach. Here are 5 big steps Xavi at Barcelona in a week.
Xavi Hernandez was officially introduced as the new coach of Barcelona at the Camp Nou Stadium on Monday (8/11).
Xavi was accompanied by club president Joan Laporta when he was introduced as the coach of the new team at Barcelona to replace Ronald Koeman. Xavi signed a contract until 30 June 2024.
Not even a week at Barcelona, Xavi has taken five big steps to fix the Catalunya team. In a statement, Xavi promised to work hard at Barcelona. He also revealed the Blaugrana as the best team in the world.
“We are the best team in the world and we will work hard. Barcelona cannot allow a draw or a loss. You have to win every game,” said Xavi.
Meanwhile, Laporta said Xavi’s introduction session would be part of the club’s history.
The player, who was active at Barcelona, was familiar with the number 6, and was required to be able to make Sergio Busquets et al achieve good results in domestic and European competitions.
Xavi has actually been linked with Barcelona for a long time. This is normal because Xavi is one of the legendary players at Barcelona, just like Koeman. While still strengthening Barcelona, Xavi’s role in midfield was irreplaceable. He became an important figure in the golden era of Barcelona with Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi.
Xavi is now expected to make improvements at Barcelona. Here are Xavi’s five big moves at Barcelona in a week:
1. Fired the Physical Trainer
Xavi has decided to fired his physical coach Albert Roca from his position because it is considered a failure.
Xavi’s decision has been in consultation with Barcelona’s sporting director Mateu Alemany because he is concerned about the ongoing injury storm at the Blaugrana.
Xavi finally re-signed Richard Pruna to help resolve the injury crisis at Barcelona. Pruna spent 25 years working at Camp Nou before finally making a career in Dubai.
2. Fired the Chief Physiotherapist
In addition to sacking the physical coach, Xavi has decided to dismiss physiotherapist Juanjo Brau after officially serving as Barcelona coach.
Now, Xavi has brought in Jaume Munill to replace Juanjo Brau. Munill had previously been on the coaching staff at Barcelona.
3. Setting Player Rules
Xavi Hernandez immediately stuck his fangs as the new coach of Barcelona. Xavi has created 10 new rules that make Barcelona players, including senior players, work more disciplined.
4. Canceling Pique’s Interview
The effect of Xavi’s 10 rules immediately took its toll. Barcelona senior defender Gerard Pique finally decided to cancel an interview with one of the media after Xavi’s status as Barcelona coach.
Pique actually has a scheduled television interview in a program called El Hormiguero led by Pablo Motos next week. But after Xavi’s arrival, the interview has now been cancelled.
5. Bringing Dani Alves Home to the Club
After five years away, Dani Alves finally returned to Barcelona for a second term thanks to Xavi’s arrival as coach between the Blaugrana.
The news of Dani Alves’ return was announced by Barcelona on Friday (12/11). The 38-year-old full-back joined the Blaugrana on a free transfer on a one-year contract.
Alves is no stranger to Barcelona. The Brazilian player achieved a lot of success during his Barcelona uniform from 2008-2016.
