Xavi Hernández durante el Barça Valladolid

SATISFIED WITH THE WORK

Xavi highlights the 'blessing' of having Lewandowski from Barça: "He's a leader"

Published:28/08/2022 - 22:50h

Updated:28/08/2022 - 22:50h

Xavi Hernández has reviewed the keys to FC Barcelona's resounding victory against Valladolid (4-0). He has praised Lewandowski, Balde, Koundé... and the great 'cracks' of the team

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The FC Barcelona has achieved a comfortable victory in front of the Valladolid (4-0) in a party in which the Barcelona grieve suffered and in which they left a new recital that confirms that the pieces of the puzzle are fitting to all course. Xavi Hernández has recognised that the work has been very good, but that still there is margin of improvement in the team.

The trainer egarense has appeared in front of the media after the victory and only has elogiado to his footballers, especially to Robert Lewandowski that has signed an extraordinary doublet, with a goal of heel. Xavi is 'enamoured' of the talent of the Pole and has highlighted that it is a complete blessing have he in the team, place is a guarantee of goals.

On 'Lewy', has commented that "would stand out, besides, of the goals, the timing perfect to receive, his movements, how protects the balloon... It is an extraordinary player. Spectacular. It is a natural leader. It is a wonder have him. A blessing", adding that the ex of the Bayern of Munich is an example. It is a born worker. Has humility. It works for the team. Help to the technical body. It marks the difference. He feels to taste. Speech with the youngsters", aimed.

Others that have carried the praises of the trainer culé has been Dembélé and Raphinha, with performance sensacionales in the extremes: "I Have thought that Raphinha has more capacity inside of Dembélé. The two mark differences. They have to choose better the last pass. They give us a lot of things. I am very happy", explained on the constant exchange of position between both.

Jules Koundé, one of the protagonists of the party after his debut like player of the Barça, also has won the praises of the technician: "it has felt well, it is able to play by all the defensive line. Also by the left. It can mark a period. Has temper. Has good exit of ball. We have done a big signing. It thought that he went better today that Araujo by the game of the Valladolid. Ronald is improving. It depends of the party, the rival, the feelings... We look for one or another".

'Message' to the captains

The good level of the youngest players is 'condemning' to players like Jordi Alba and Gerard Hammered. For the moment, Alejandro Balde wins him the game to the of L'Hospitalet. Of the young canterano, aimed that "it plays because it is playing very well. It deserves play. Also there will be moments for Jordi and Gerard. Soon we will need rotations, by parties, injuries... It will have split and opportunities for all. The competition does them better. Balde Is showing a big personality, has big offensive capacity. I am very happy by him. It is a spectacular boy".

This also has derived to a message to the two captains, those who according to Xavi will play anytime: "Attempt be honest and clear. And attempt put to the that is better. I decide I. They go to play. They lead the changing room. They encourage. They accept with humility the situation. But have to change it. They go to participate and play".

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