Xavi is one among many names that resonate with FC Barcelona, because the Spaniard is usually thought of probably the greatest midfielders to play within the twenty first century.
With over 750 aggressive appearances, Xavi has legendary standing at Barcelona as effectively. Nevertheless, his stint as a Barcelona coach has left a foul style amongst many supporters and gamers alike.
Regardless of his relative success in two years, Xavi wasn’t at all times a favored determine within the dressing room and positively not among the many Barcelona board, which led to his sacking in the summertime.
Javier Mascherano on Xavi’s departure
In a latest interview, newly-appointed Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano mirrored on Xavi’s bitter parting with Barcelona this previous summer season.
Mascherano, who was Xavi’s teammate throughout their time collectively at Barcelona, heaped reward on the midfielder for all his contributions to the membership.
The Argentine additionally credited Xavi for taking cost of Barcelona at a tricky time and giving probabilities to kids.
“I believe Xavi determined to take cost of Barcelona at a really sophisticated second, proper? He was very courageous,” he mentioned (h/t COPE).
Mascherano believes Xavi was a courageous determine at Barcelona (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)
“He took a step ahead in lots of facets, with many younger gamers beginning to play within the first crew. As we speak due to him these younger gamers have an extended profession on the membership,” he added.
Mascherano went on to reiterate Xavi’s standing as a Barcelona membership legend, placing him on the identical checklist as Inter Miami quartet Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba.
“Not solely due to his nice profession with the membership, however Xavi is without doubt one of the greats just like the greats we now have right here at Inter Miami (Messi, Suarez, Busquets, Alba),” he mentioned.
Lastly, although, Mascherano expressed nice disappointment on the manner Xavi left the membership and the way the Spaniard now has a fractured relationship with the board and a few of the first-team gamers.
“It’s unlucky that on many events the greats find yourself leaving in a bitter manner,” he mirrored.