Xavi: “Neymar is not on the list of reinforcements”

After discussing the decision of Leo Messiwho finally opted for the offer of between miami, Xavi Hernandeztechnician of FC Barcelonahe has been denied boat now focuses on neymar as an alternative to Messi. “neymar?, Surprisingly -that his name has appeared-, he is not on the list”, he commented Xavi in an interview with the journalist gerard romero.

Without naming names, the Barça coach clarified that he had already informed the club about his priorities. “The president and the sports area, the cards above, are in the office. We are clear about the scenario, plan 1, plan 2 and plan 3. I am always optimistic and I think we are going to reinforce ourselves well”, comment the Barça coach.

Xavi He admitted that he has yet to speak to the players he doesn’t count on, despite the fact that this Friday he will be away for a few days on vacation. “We have meetings with the sports area and the president, if we need to talk to a footballer we can do it by phone or Zoom”, he commented.

The Barcelona coach has placed his priority on finding a replacement for Sergio Busquets. “He has to be the top pivot, and it’s a very important position for us and he has to be a level player, the closest thing to Busquets“.

Xavi He commented that one of the things that needed to be covered was the right back. “We lack a right back in a natural position, but there are other priorities. Jules he understands, Sergi Roberto He is also more comfortable as a midfielder than as a winger, or Eric preferring to be centered on the pivot, or framesthat we also use him as a central defender and he is a winger”, he pointed out. “We want to try Julian Araujo, people at home we also want to try. He is very well adapted, quick, has personality. We want to try it. both bucket It blew up this past preseason. This is incredible and the second game is starting against Real society“, he commented.