Xavi Explains Vitor Roque’s Absence Against Athletic

Published 2024-01-25 09:50 by Austin Ivy
Barcelona football news

Barcelona manager Xavi has clarified the decision to leave young forward Vitor Roque out of the squad for the match against Athletic. Xavi stated that the choice was tactical, opting to give Marc Guiu playing time instead. He emphasized that both players would be rotated and highlighted Roque’s youth and potential importance to the team.

Barcelona’s Tactical Rotation

Xavi, who is at the helm of Barcelona, has been managing the team’s lineup with a strategy that involves rotation. In the recent game, he chose to field Marc Guiu, an attacker from Spain who plays for Barcelona in La Liga. Guiu’s inclusion in the match was a part of Xavi’s tactical plan, and he reassured that Vitor Roque, despite his young age, will also have significant opportunities to contribute to the team’s success in the future.

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