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Concluding their final game of the season on a high note, Barcelona picked up all three points against Sevilla in a 2-1 win and gave coach Xavi Hernandez a respectable send-off, as he is now free to ride off into the sunset.
Facing the media’s burning questions for one last time in the post-match conference, the 44-year-old touched upon how the game panned out and his impending exit.
Sad to sever ties
When asked if he feels liberated now that he is leaving, Xavi replied that he was looking forward to continuing but is obliged to respect the board’s decision.
“No, not liberated. We wanted to continue. However, the club took the decision and we have to respect it,” he professed.
Additionally, Xavi admitted that he feels dismal bidding goodbye to his boyhood club.
“I was sad yesterday, and I’m even sadder now. I wanted to continue but it won’t be possible. This is football and this is life.”
Having won La Liga, the Spanish Super Cup and trusting several youngsters during his tenure, Xavi believes his work remains underappreciated.
“I think that the work we did in this tough situation has not been appreciated,” the manager exclaimed.
Xavi also claimed that being part of a legendary Barcelona team played against him and created unrealistic expectations.
“I was looked at very carefully. High expectations were generated because I was a player for the best Barcelona side in history. It played against me,” the former midfield maestro argued.
“I have a feeling that we did this work during an earthquake. We never had peace of mind. I asked for stability, but we never got it,” Xavi added
However, the Spaniard claimed that he must gracefully accept the club’s decision: “The club is above anyone. That is very clear. I have to accept the decision.”
Praise for Fermin
Fermin’s sublime strike from distance confirmed the win for Barcelona, as he was once again instrumental in the final third.
The youngster has been a huge asset for Xavi this…
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Author : Shahraiz Sajjad
Publish date : 2024-05-26 22:32:21
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