Xavi Hernandez - a legend of world football, a Spanish player who became one of the most influential and technically gifted players of his generation. He was born on January 25, 1980, in Terrassa, Spain, and displayed his football talent from a young age. Xavi became renowned for his outstanding passing skills and ball control. He possessed a unique ability to control the game on the field, distribute passes, and create attacks for his team.
He began his professional career in 1998, joining the youth team of Barcelona. Over time, he became an integral part of Barcelona's main squad and a product of the legendary La Masia academy. He spent 17 years at FC Barcelona, eventually becoming its captain and one of the main inspirations behind the "tiki-taka" style of play.
Xavi helped Barcelona win numerous domestic and international trophies, including 8 La Liga titles and 4 UEFA Champions League titles. He became the heart and soul of the team, and his on-field leadership was invaluable to Barcelona's success during that period. Xavi is also a key figure for the Spanish national team. With the national squad, he won the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and the UEFA European Championship in 2008 and 2012.
His intellectual approach to the game and his ability to create opportunities for his teammates made him an irreplaceable player for the national team. After leaving Barcelona in 2015, Xavi moved to Qatari club Al-Sadd, where he continued to showcase his skills and leadership. He helped the team win several national titles and became a symbol of football development in Qatar.
In addition to his playing career, Xavi has shown an interest in coaching. He has completed coaching courses and expressed a desire to one day manage his former team, Barcelona. Xavi Hernandez is not only a player of exceptional class but also a symbol of virtuosity, game reading ability, and leadership on the field. His style and contribution to world football will be remembered by generations of fans.
Xavi has only had 14 first-team players to work with this week ahead of facing Girona, level on points with Real Madrid.
Not for the first time this season, Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernández has been short on numbers in training this week ahead of Sunday’s LaLiga game against joint leaders Girona. As a result of a number of players, including Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Gavi, carrying injuries, seven youngsters (Ander Astralaga, Gerard Martín, Ángel Alarcón, Jaume Cuéllar, Mikayil, Pau Cubarsí and Héctor Fort) have taken part in first-team sessions.
Both goalkeeper ter Stegen and midfielder Gavi have undergone surgery recently and are set for lengthy spells on the sidelines. Centre-back Iñigo Martínez has suffered a hamstring injury and won’t be ready for the weekend, while Marcos Alonso has been struggling with a muscle problem, although the club haven’t commented on his availability. Fellow defender Andreas Christensen, meanwhile, was granted a second day off on Friday following the birth of his child.
On Thursday, it appeared as if Raphinha’s participation against Girona could also be in doubt after he was only able to do some gym work, although he was back training with the rest of his teammates on Friday. Ronald Araújo, meanwhile, is expected to play on Sunday wearing a protective mask after fracturing his jaw in last weekend’s win over Atlético Madrid.
Xavi only had 14 players on Friday to work with ahead of the Girona clash, although Christensen should be back for the final session of the week on Saturday and Alonso could also be welcomed back into the fold. Nevertheless, a number of young players will again be part of the matchday squad at Montjuïc, with the list headed by Lamine Yamal andFermín López, now
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