Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has named Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford as one of the players Barcelona fear most alongside Vinicius Jr and Karim Benzema. The United forward scored 30 goals and provided 11 assists in 56 appearances across all competitions last season. He also featured in both legs of United’s 4-3 aggregate win over … Read More “‘We struggled a lot against him’ – Barcelona boss Xavi names Manchester United star as one of the most difficult players to play against” »
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Barcelona head coach Xavi says he knows prospective Manchester United owner Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani well and believes he would do a “good job” at Old Trafford. Last Friday, the Qatari billionaire confirmed he has submitted a bid to buy Manchester United from the Glazer family. Xavi ended his playing career in Qatar … Read More “‘I know him personally’ – Barcelona boss reveals prospective Manchester United owner would do a good job” »
Ahead of Thursday’s Europa League clash between Manchester United and Barcelona at Old Trafford, Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez has revealed three qualities that Manchester United have. “It will be a great game, the stadium is marvellous, the atmosphere. Both teams are in great form, we are talking about an opponent that is one of the … Read More “‘We have to match them’ – Barcelona boss reveals three qualities that Manchester United have” »
Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez has warned he has the team to beat Manchester United and go through to the next round. “We’re missing Pedri and Gavi, but I would highlight the absence of Dembele for everything he gives us. Pedri gives us rhythm, Gavi gives us the intensity that would be necessary tomorrow,” Xavi said. … Read More “Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez sends warning to Manchester United” »
Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez has announced a squad of 20 players for Thursday’s Europa League play-off second leg at Old Trafford. BARCELONA SQUAD Goalkeepers: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Inaki Pena, Arnau Tenas. Defenders: Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen, Marcos Alonso, Jordi Alba, Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Alejandro Balde. Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Franck Kessie, Sergi Roberto, Frenkie De Jong, Marc Casado, … Read More “Xavi name Barcelona squad for Europa League clash against Manchester United” »
Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez has revealed he is concerned by player fatigue ahead of the Europa League play-off second-leg clash with Manchester United on Thursday night. Xavi has admitted he is worried about two players’ fatigue after Barcelona’s 2-0 win over Cadiz at Camp Nou on Sunday. “Frenkie de Jong and Robert Lewandowski played more … Read More “Barcelona boss worried about these two Barcelona stars ahead of Manchester United clash” »
Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez has confirmed Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets is ready to start against Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday. Busquets suffered an ankle injury in a league meeting against Sevilla at the start of February, missing his side’s last three games as a result including last Thursday’s thrilling 2-2 draw against … Read More “‘He will be ready to start against Manchester United’ – Xavi confirms Barcelona star is back from injury” »
Barcelona midfielder Pedri will miss the Europa League second-leg clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford after suffering a muscular injury to his right leg during Thursday’s 2-2 Nou Camp thriller. The Spaniard was forced off within 40 minutes with the injury, which has now been confirmed by the club A Barcelona statement read: “The tests carried … Read More “CONFIRMED: Barcelona star to miss Manchester United clash at Old Trafford due to muscular injury” »
Ahead of Thursday’s Europa League clash between Manchester United and Barcelona, Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez has hailed Erik ten Hag for changing Manchester United. “It’s going to be a big game. It’s a spectacular knockout round for all neutral football fans. Arguably both teams are arriving in their best form so far this season,” Xavi … Read More “Barcelona boss hails key Manchester United man for changing Manchester United” »
Barcelona boss Xavi has warned his team about ‘very, very dangerous’ Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford ahead of Thursday’s clash. Rashford has scored 21 goals in all competitions for Manchester United this season. Xavi told reporters: “He is one of the most dangerous players in Europe, I would full agree. “He is very fast, a good dribbler one versus … Read More “Barcelona boss warns Barcelona about very, very dangerous Manchester United star” »