Former PSG manager tells Barcelona how to stop Mbappe, praises Xavi

Former Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Fernandez has said that the French team will have a slight advantage over Barcelona during their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie.

The former manager mentioned that Barcelona’s injury worries might hit them during the contest. However, he did mention that since the second leg will be in Catalonia, the tie could be a close one.

“Surely PSG are a little more favourite because of the casualties that Barça have, but I am sure that the Catalans will be close,” Fernandez was quoted by SPORT. 

“Barça have the advantage of playing the return leg at home. What will surely happen is a good show because the two teams want the ball and score goals,” he added.

Problems at Barcelona

Fernandez went on to add that the current Barcelona team is very different from the previous season since it has more problems and important players are injured.

Amidst all this, he admitted that he is a big admirer of Xavi since he decided to return to the club where it all began for him.

“This Barça is not the one from last year, they have more problems, more difficulties and have important injured players, but very talented, important young players are also arriving. And they have a coach that I love. 

“I am an admirer of Xavi. He has returned to his club, to the team in which he marvelled with Iniesta and Busquets in the midfield. Barça is great and we have to respect them even if they are going through some financial problems. I’m sure he’ll come back.

Luis Fernandez is a fan of Xavi. (Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images)

Fernandez went on to mention that the economic issues continue to hold Barcelona back. Above all, he also talked about the casualties Barcelona will have to deal with as they prepare for the match.

“Barça have economic problems and are not going through their best time. In addition, important players such as Gavi, Pedri and De Jong are injured. I don’t know if anyone will recover for the…

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Author : Ash Reyna

Publish date : 2024-04-09 07:40:00

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