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It's not Raphinha's or Lewandowski's fault, Xavi revealed why they tied against Valencia

Xavi Hernandez explained why they tied against Valencia.

By William Estrella

Xavi Hernandez explained why they tied against Valencia.
Xavi Hernandez explained why they tied against Valencia.

FC Barcelona drew 1-1 against Valencia CF at Mestalla and dropped points again in order to close the year as high as possible. If Girona wins tomorrow, they will go 9 points behind and if Real Madrid does their thing, they will go 7. So the objective has not been achieved, again, and Xavi Hernández is still on the tightrope despite the fact that the team He didn't play badly and had a pretty decent game. But there is something that is harming the squad and that is how the coach described it.

Xavi attended the press conference after the game and stated that the lack of efficiency is what led them to the tie, which we could all see from our homes: “I am frustrated, angry, disappointed, upset, because we have made a match to win it very well. To a rival like Valencia that is difficult, aggressive at home, but they had the throw-in at the beginning due to a misunderstanding and the goal, which is our mistake. A mistake that is taking its toll on us in the league, and above all that effectiveness, which we have lacked in not forgiving so much to end the game and it is a summary of what is happening to us this season.”

In this way, the coach accused the lack of efficiency at the top as the key to the tie and the key to Barça's problems this season, but he says absolutely nothing about the fact that he is the one who puts the players on the field that, precisely , they do not have this effectiveness. And the few who have proven to be more right to score are on the bench wondering what they have done to deserve not playing.


William Estrella

William Estrella

I'm a Mexican sports journalist with more than 8 years of experience, especially in digital media. I cover breaking news and investigative articles on current soccer events worldwide. I currently write for El Futbolero USA. Previously, I worked as a radio announcer in my country, covering Mexican soccer.

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