Cesc: “Xavi made headlines for youngsters who in 3 or 4 years will win many titles”

Cesc Fabregas In his debut as a coach at the age of 37, he managed to promote Como to Serie A, the job that now takes most of his attention, although he still has time to follow the club’s news if where he was a youth player from far and where he played, FC Barcelona. In an excellent interview for ‘Tot Costa’ in Catalunya Ràdio, the former midfielder reflects on the departure of Xavi Hernández, the sporting future of Barça and the imperative need to adapt to the evolution of football. All things considered, he appreciates Xavi’s work especially for what it can bring to Barça in the medium term. “Xavi brought up the youngsters, he had the courage and personality to put them on, so thanks to Xavi and Koeman for having this young talent who will be very important for the future. Many times you suffer from that kind of immaturity that makes you unable to win titles, but In 3 or 4 years, when these kids reach the top of their level, they will win many titles“I have no doubt,” he predicted.

In relation to that legacy, Cesc described Xavi’s work during his two and a half years at the head of the technical direction of the Barça team as positive. “Coach Xavi has done very well, from what I feel,” he said.

Regarding whether Xavi, who was his former teammate when he was a player in the Barça team coached by Pep Guardiola, arrived too early on the Barça bench, Cesc indicated that there is no master formula to ensure accurate calendars . “Football doesn’t wait for anyone. It’s hard to say if you lack the experience to reach a bench like this. It depends on the squad, at the moment… There are the examples of Pep and Zidane. Pep arrived after two years in that Barça did not win anything.

“It’s hard to predict when you can go to a big bank. When I retired, if you asked me if I was ready to coach Como and go up, I would have told you ‘you’re crazy’. And it happened. I talked to Arteta and he told me that I am very competitive , which is one of those who sleep and brainstorm to find solutions: above all, your staff, make it ‘top’. I have to make the players believe, I have to convey the message, but. The staff around me must be better than me.. I don’t like working with people who give me problems in the future. I wonder if he is a good person. And that it is competent, it is very important,” he explained.

Cesc left another interesting conclusion to the current football trend debate: “Nowadays, playing football well is not enough. Physical preparation is very important. In Italy, you realize that many teams play you man to man, pressing high, very aggressive, with very strong people and sometimes not much football player. Physicality cannot be underestimated today. Otherwise, someone is painting your face if you’re not ready.”

Cesc gave Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City as an example of evolution. “Now you see Pep playing with 4 centre-backs, with Walker, Akanji, Ruben Dias and Gvardiol. Pep is not stupid. He sees that that is how football works. and add to that small ones and, at the front, another monster like Haaland,” he described.

Regarding his transition from player to coach, Cesc explained that it came at a time when he had to decide on a path. “I didn’t enjoy football as much as I used to and my passion was training. In a few months, I learned a lot and jumped when I saw myself ready. And it turned out very well. We grew quickly in Como , with a very professional staff.”

The challenge is evident in the top category of Italian football. “We know what we want to do in Serie A. Our feet are on the ground. You have to do things properly. Permanence is the most honest goal what we can ask ourselves and “The level of play is important: I have a very clear idea of ​​how I want to play.”said a professional who as a midfielder worked under the orders of Arsène Wenger, Pep Guardiola, José Mourinho, Luis Aragonés, Vicente del Bosque and Carlo Ancelotti, among others.