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Xavi returned to Barcelona when Barcelona's conditions were very bad. They were poor financially and the Barcelona squad at that time was in a crisis of motivation. Messi's departure to PSG and Suarez's departure to Atletico Madrid made it difficult for Barcelona to find a way to score goals and win match. So Xavi has been really tested since his arrival because there are a lot of problems he has to solve for that team.
But Barcelona managed to bounce back even though in the end they had to give up all the titles that might be won at the end of the season, for example the Europa League when Xavi had to submit to Frankfurt. Everything changed because of Xavi, even this season Barcelona is willing to do everything to increase his chances in various competitions. I don't expect a disappointing end to the season even though at the moment Barcelona's performances have been very good.
So true.
Xavi's challenge at that time was really tough. Moreover, he also received a very heavy burden and very high demands, both from the club side and especially Barcelona fans. Because Xavi was one of Barcelona's maestro players with various experiences and achievements he has gone through. So at that time, it was really like he was being tested on how he could rebuild Barcelona and make the club rise again from its downturn. In fact, there were a lot of insults and trifles from people at that time, especially when Barcelona was still experiencing several defeats in the previous few matches.
But now Xavi can really prove it. Even though it's still in progress, at least, the team's progress is extraordinary. But of course, this is also contributions from many sides of the club also.
Indeed I admit Xavi is a great person as a coach, after Xavi replaced Koeman could make Barcelona experience a very significant improvement.
Even Xavi managed to make Barcelona in second place the previous season, it was a very good achievement. Although many are disappointed
that Barcelona failed to win the Europa League trophy, but the failure is still understandable because Xavi has just become Barcelona coach.
But this season Xavi's burden is much heavier than the previous season in my opinion. Because this season Xavi has been given a lot of new players,
meaning that Barcelona's management really gave Xavi what he needed to win trophies this season.
So Xavi must be able to give a trophy this season, if it fails of course this will be a bad record for Xavi. Though not necessarily a guarantee with
the arrival of new players, will make Barcelona appear better, it all depends on the playing strategy that Xavi will use. But so far Barcelona's
performance is quite satisfactory, maybe only the defeat to Bayern is an important note for Xavi, in order to improve Barcelona's performance for
the better. But I believe with Xavi's ability, Barcelona will win at least one trophy this season.