Barcelona’s manager, Xavi, has taken responsibility for the team’s lacklustre first-half performance in their recent match. The former midfield maestro expressed his dissatisfaction with the team’s lack of aggression and deemed it unacceptable for the standards of the club.
“I can’t accept our first half, it’s my fault and it won’t happen again,” Xavi stated, acknowledging his role in the team’s shortcomings. He emphasized the need for a significant change in the team’s approach, insisting that the current squad cannot rely on the laurels of the Barça of 2010.
Xavi highlighted the necessity for the team to exhibit more passion and fight for every ball. “We are NOT Barça 2010 here. Run like animals or no chance. Fight on every ball or we won’t win any title,” he declared, setting a clear expectation for the players to increase their work rate and combativeness on the pitch.
The Barcelona coach, who has been at the helm since his appointment, is determined to instil a fighting spirit within the squad. “We need to fight. I wanna see passion,” Xavi remarked, signaling his intent to ensure that the team embodies the tenacity and fervour that are hallmarks of successful sides.
Xavi’s commitment to rectifying the issues and his candid admission of fault demonstrate his dedication to improving Barcelona’s performances and achieving success.