“They are not for sale, we need them”

One of the questions you answered Xavi Hernandez In his press conference prior to the league duel against Villarreal, it was about the possible interest of great Europeans in taking over the services of footballers such as Frenkie de Jong, Gavi o Nico. Xavi was clear: “We need them, it is very clear. In the end, the goal we have is for the footballer to be happy here and we need this type of player. They are playing and making a difference, they are not for sale at all, quite the opposite. We want to strengthen them and make them perform at their best. It is not our idea to sell this type of footballer. ”

Asked about possible transfers in the winter market, he said that “we will see what we can do, Mateu Alemany It was already very clear in his last appearance when he said that now we could not. “

Praise to Busquets

Asked why the midfielder represents him the most or in which he is most reflected, he said that “Nico, Gavi, Riqui, Coutinho, Pedri or Frenkie are much more physical than me. I did not have speed and physique. With which The more I feel identified is perhaps with Busquets because of his way of understanding the game or not losing the ball. I tried not to lose the ball and the one who understands it the most, from experience and conditions, is Sergio. “

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Xavi Hernández, FC Barcelona coach, has given the usual press conference on the eve of a match. Barça will face Villarreal tomorrow at the La Cerámica stadium in a league match and Xavi has touched on various issues, such as the state and future of Dembélé, the youngsters in the squad and how the squad is doing after their first two games.


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