Live thread: Xavi Hernández' press conference ahead of tomorrow's game with Levante.
Xavi: "Levante is risking their life, we can imagine their extra motivation. Of their last 3 games at home they have achieved 7 points out of 9."
Xavi: "It's a difficult game."
Xavi: "Piqué is making a titanic effort because he's been in pain for a month and a half. It's not an injury, it's wear and tear and it's praiseworthy. Tomorrow he won't be here, but hopefully he will be with us on Thursday."
Xavi: "Sergi Roberto already knows my opinion. They have to come to an agreement and we'll see."
Xavi: "Dembélé? I met him in November, and can only talk from that moment. There are only a few players with his level and he takes care of himself, follows the guidelines, he's loved in the squad... I have no complaints, on the contrary because he's giving us a lot."
Xavi: "We have to be better with the ball and be more polished. We have to be self-critical to improve and recognize that we weren't good in Frankfurt."
Xavi: "We're in the economic situation we're in. The club know my priorities and from here on we'll do what we can."
Xavi: "Dest and Memphis won't be with us for tomorrow but we hope they will be on Thursday. What we don't want is for them to relapse."
Xavi: "Physically the team is fine. What happened the other day was a football problem, not a physical one. Too many balls were lost, few tactical fouls were committed... We suffered more than usual."
Xavi: "Alves on Haaland and Mbappé in his interviews today? I forgive Dani anything, whatever he says. Sometimes you complain that there aren't any headlines, well with Dani it's difficult to choose one."
Xavi: "Busquets is the best defensive midfielder there has been in the last 15 years. Finding a player like him is very complicated and what he gives us, no one gives us."
Xavi: "Alba is a competitive beast. For me, everything he gives us on the pitch and his leadership ability in the dressing room is not valued enough."
Xavi: "We're very happy with Eric. He's not as tall as let's say Araújo, but his leadership qualities... He's excellent. He's committed. He's great in the output of the ball and he'll be great for Barça in the years to come."
Xavi: "Ansu's sensations are good, maybe he needs three or four more training sessions. I hope that he can return to the squad list sooner rather than later."
Xavi: "Adama played a good time. He left his defenders behind him on multiple occasions. He's a fundamental part of the squad."
Xavi: "Pedri's role depends on the match. The other day it was difficult to find him because Eintracht worked very well. We could have found him a lot, also Gavi, but we didn't attack well."
Xavi: "I'm optimistic with Gavi. He wants to stay and it also depends on the club, the player and his agent, he deserves to stay and I hope so."
That concludes Xavi's press conference. End of thread.
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