FC Barcelona coach Xavi has asked for patience after the disappointing start of the season against Rayo Vallecano (0-0). Although Barcelona invested heavily in the selection this summer, the Catalan team immediately lost points at the Camp Nou at the start of La Liga.
“We would like to show that we are on the right track, but this is only the beginning. We ask for patience and confidence in this team,” said Xavi. “We will continue to work hard, better times are coming.”
Of the summer acquisitions were Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Andreas Christensen in the base. Franck Kessié was allowed to fill in, just like Frenkie de Jong, among others. Barcelona would like to sell the Dutch midfielder to make room in the limited salary budget. However, De Jong, who still has to receive salary arrears, prefers to stay in Camp Nou. The international of Orange participated against Rayo Vallecano in the last half hour.
“Frenkie is not a substitute,” said Xavi. “I don’t know what will happen in the transfer market in the coming weeks. But I can guarantee that if he stays, he will be important to us. Our goal is to win trophies. If that doesn’t work it will be a disappointing season. can’t say now that we’re not going for the trophies because we drew against Rayo Vallecano.”
