Xavi took over as head coach from Ronald Koeman earlier in November, and the former midfielder has already stamped his authority on the squad with his playing style and tactics.
Barcelona have looked like a much better possession-based team under Xavi. Emery feels the Spaniard’s experience of playing in the all-conquering Barcelona side of the late 2010s is likely to shape his coaching style.
Barcelona should back Xavi in the transfer market
It’s clear that Xavi wants to promote players from La Masia; players like Riqui Puig have already gotten more playing time under him.
However, Barcelona need to sort out their financial issues and back Xavi in the transfer market as the squad looks thin at the moment.
Attacking reinforcements is imperative in the January transfer window as Blaugrana are short on options up front. Sergio Aguero’s playing career is in doubt following a heart issue, while the duo of Martin Braithwaite and Luuk De Jong are not expected to be long-term options.
It remains to be seen who Barcelona will approach in January or perhaps in the summer transfer window of 2022.
The big plus for Barcelona right now is that they have a game plan under Xavi, so they can target players who will complement his style.
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