Barcelona vs Bilbao: Xavi calls Gavi like Iniesta

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez revealed the state of his youngsters ahead of Barcelona's game against Athletic Bilbao in the eleventh week of La Liga.

The Barcelona versus Athletic Bilbao match will be held at Camp Nou, Monday, October 23, 2022, in the morning of WIB.

In a journalist conference ahead of the Barcelona versus Athletic Bilbao match, Xavi Hernandez explained the current state of some of his players.

Xavi explained that many of his players were tired because of the dense agenda of the match.

In addition, the coach of the Barcelona legend explained that he would change the starting eleven to make it more optimal. Remember the state of the team that is not 100% primed.

"We want to be at 100%, we're going to make some switches. " There will be a switch in the starting eleven because some players are tired and we want to play with players who are 100% ready, "said Xavi Hernandez quoted from barcanewsnetwork.

Even though the team's condition is not yet 100% prime, the 42-year-old coach still praises some of his players and explains that Barcelona are now approaching the goal of perfection they have.

"We played an amazing game. When we analyze the team, it's pretty good and we compete. We're getting closer to what we expected. Perfection still doesn't exist, but we're getting closer." said Xavi.

After explaining the situation of some of his players, Xavi immediately reviewed two of his young players who have promised capabilities.

Xavi Hernandez explained that Pedri and Gavi have similar roles to Iniesta.

"Pedri and Gavi played similar roles where Iniesta and I played. They have a strong present and future here." said the 42-year-old coach.