Xavi Hernández has spoken about the departure of Sergio Busquets in the preview of the derby against Espanyol
The azulgranas have the opportunity to proclaim themselves league champions this Sunday with the youth player as captain
In the run-up to the derby against Espanyol, a game that beyond the rivalry between the two teams could mean the day the Barca team is proclaimed League champion, the match will also be remembered for being the last one in which Sergio Busquets in front of the blue and white team. When asked about it, Xavi was full of praise for “The best midfielder in the history of Barça”.
“For him it will be very important to win the league title. I think you have made a good decision. It hurts us, but he is leaving at a great moment for himself and the team,” the Barça coach started.
Next, Xavi expressed what many ‘culés’ fans feel: “I respect him and I wish him the best. He is surely the most intelligent footballer I have ever played with.. He is wonderful as a teammate and now as a captain. When I wasn’t nominated for the Ballon d’Or awards, it seemed very unfair to me.”
The Busquets mold
Start the impossible mission to replace him. For the man from Egar, there is no doubt: He has to be used as a reference: “At Barça we always aim for 10 and he has been. In everything and even more at the football level. We have a mold to say that this has been the best midfielder in the history of Barça“.
Is an era ending?
When asked about the end of that team that won over the world of football with its game, Xavi’s coaching spirit came out: “we are starting a. When Busi leaves there is always news from the midfield that we form. It was a wonderful stage and we are working to get another one out.”
The future of Barcelona
Finally, he did not forget his current players. the “future” of FC Barcelona: “Hopefully Gavi and Pedri can beat us. There is a very good batch of house players. I hope they follow in the footsteps of ‘Busi’ and can beat us.”