Xavi: 'We have to stick together more than ever'
Two key games incoming for Barça before the festive break in the league schedule, the first against Valencia on Saturday. The blaugrana coach has given his pre-match press conference in which he highlighted the importance of a game he considers a "final".
"The recent defeats have taken their toll"
Barça's league position is less than ideal and the team have let some important points slip away after some tough games. The blaugranes' coach is aware that "the recent defeats have taken their toll and mean they aren't where they should be in LaLiga".
A win against Valencia is the first step to get things back on track, but the head coach is aware of the tough test ahead, stating "the pressure is always ramped up at the Mestalla stadium and that makes the game more difficult. Valencia are a tough rival and the game will be like a final for us".
"Everyone is tuned in"
Aware that the Club is going through a difficult spell, Xavi Hernández remains "positive and excited as if it was day one". In order to turn things around, the coach believes there is a need "to be calm and coherent". Let's not forget that the blaugranes are still in the hunt for the 4 available trophies this season.
He emphasised that he "remains confident about the project and in the players". Unity brings strength and the blaugrana coach maintained that "the dressing room is more united than ever and everyone is tuned in".