A special moment, of course.

Xavi Hernandez, the legendary former midfielder of FC Barcelona, ​​was officially inducted on Monday on the bench of the Catalan club.

President Joan Laporta greeted him on the Camp Nou lawn, in front of some 10,000 supporters.

“Thanks everyone.

I do not want to be too moved, but I am, I have goose bumps, "said the new coach, who knows however that he is coming in a troubled period.

Xavi has his work cut out for him.

Barça, currently 9th in Liga, is at its worst.

Orphans of Messi, the Catalans are unrecognizable.

On Saturday again, they led quietly 3-0 on the lawn of Vigo, before being joined at the very end of the match.

"I know it's complicated, economically and footballistically," said the man who tired his ranges on the bench of the Qatari club of Al-Sadd.

“Here, we cannot draw or lose, we are Barça, we are the best club in the world.

We have to win every game, professed the former club captain.

You don't have to be tough, you have to abide by the rules.

When I was playing and there were rules in the locker room it worked well.

When there weren't any, it didn't work well.

It's not discipline, it's order.

"

Pure product of Masia and pupil of Pep Guardiola during his career, Xavi knows what he wants to do ... and where he sets foot.

He insisted on "Barça DNA", made of "possession game, high pressure", which made the success of the club while he was on the field.

"I know the club, the players, the club's entourage, there will be criticisms," said Xavi.

It is the most difficult club in the world because you have to play well and win, you have to convince.

"

(Big) confidence in Dembélé

For this, the young 41-year-old coach intends to rely on what makes Barça strong.

"We have a very good and very young generation, we must help them to continue to have this level and to progress", he judged, referring to Gavi, Pedri, Ansu Fati, Nico Gonzalez or Eric Garcia.

He also had strong words towards Ousmane Dembélé.

“By working hard he can be one of the best players in the world.

Its extension is a priority for me, ”he announced.

"Today is a historic day for Barça", for his part rejoiced the president Joan Laporta, stressing that Xavi arrives "when the club needs it most".

For his big debut, the latter will be served, with the derby against Espanyol scheduled for November 20.

Then will come, very quickly, a decisive match in the Champions League against Benfica on the 23rd.

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