After a turbulent season, Xavi explains the condition of Barcelona
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez confirmed that his team needs to be rebuilt after a turbulent season, but refused to confirm whether Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski would be one of the players coming to his ranks.
The Catalan team finished the local league 13 points behind champion Real Madrid after losing the last round at home to Villarreal 0-2, and also lost 4 of the last nine matches in various competitions.
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"We have to improve our performance significantly next season, we have improved a lot since November," Xavi said at a press conference on Tuesday in Sydney, referring to the date when he took over the coaching team, succeeding Dutchman Ronald Koeman, when the team was ranked ninth in the League.
Despite Xavi's success in getting the team back on the right track by qualifying for the Champions League next season, he was eliminated from the European League (European League) by Eintracht Frankfurt, who later crowned him by defeating Rangers on penalties.
Xavi added, "I think we are on the right path, we have to feel positive. But next season we have to be more competitive and win the Champions League. Why not, because we cannot go into another season without winning titles, we have the plan in this regard."
On the other hand, Xavi refused to confirm whether he wanted to obtain the services of the Polish striker in the ranks of Bayern Munich, in light of the statements of the latter's agent, Benny Zahavi, with the intention of his client leaving the Bavarian team.
"I cannot confirm Lewandowski or any other names," he said.
"When we want to announce new players, we will do so, but it is not the right time now," he added.
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