TOChapter Barcelona home match vs Real Betis this weekend, Xavi Hernandez appeared before the media with Lionel Messiseventh Ballon d’Or on the agenda.
Xavi played along with Messi for many years at Camp Nou, during which they had their most successful period in decades.
“The first thing I want to do is congratulate Alexia putllas“, – said the coach, meaning Barcelona the female star who won the Women’s Golden Ball on Monday.
“Also congratulations Pedri for the Copa award.
“MessiVictory is football justice.
“We may also think that others deserve it, but the moment they open the envelope and say Messi won, then it’s fair “
V Barcelona The legend even hinted that he would be interested in teaching women’s soccer in the future as the game grows rapidly.
“It has grown a lot in recent years,” he said.
“They have improved significantly tactically and technically and they inspire all my respect and admiration.
“I’ve seen a lot of games. I love it and I see a lot of talent in many of the talented players of the national team.
“I do not rule out that I will coach the women’s soccer team.”
The 41-year-old noted how difficult it is for him to study now, given the expectations of the fans.
“Barcelona is the most difficult club in the world, ”he said.
“Koules and the Catalans are very demanding and it is not enough for us to win, because we have to play well.
“We attach great importance and value Villarreal victory. However, we understand that in some stages of the game we weren’t good and we didn’t have the ball. “
XaviI saw coming to the dugout Frankie de Jong to return to form in the center of midfield, and he really wanted to emphasize the importance of the Dutchman for his team.
“Yes, it cannot be transferred to another person, it is very important, it can change the situation,” Xavi said.
“The other day he scored. He was the Frankie we wanted. Villarreal… “