Xavi Hernández one day from Barcelona vs. Villarreal: “We have to dare more”

He is confident that they will improve little by little. The FC Barcelona coach said that he is “happy” in general with his team, during a press conference before the clash against Villarreal. Xavi Hernández analyzed the offensive problems of the Barça team, as well as the probable renewal of Dembelé.

“In attack, we have to dare more, but the players who play on the inside are very young and at that age it was also difficult for me. There is a goal, and I see it in training ”, added in this sense the coach this Saturday at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.

But Xavi said that he is “happy with many aspects”. “Defensively we are very good, with the high line and a good pressure after loss. We have not conceded any goals, although we have suffered a little ”, he considered.

“More than the goal we need that last pass, there is a goal, I see it in training, but we have to attack well. It is not enough to do the right thing, we have to aim for excellence “, added the Barcelona DT.

For Xavi, Barcelona “The last third where the games are decided is missing”: “attacking spaces, daring one-on-one, reaching the area is what is missing and that is what we are training, but in general I am satisfied with what I see on the field ”.

Sober Ousmane Dembele

The Barça coach praised Ousmane Dembélé’s performance against Benfica in the Champions League last Tuesday and, given the rumors of the player’s eventual departure, made it clear that he is counting on him: “Okay, but we have to be careful because the other day (against Benfica) I was not 100%.”

“He made a tremendous effort for the team, shows a tremendous commitment and involvement, tomorrow we will decide how long it is (against Villarreal), but we must take careI assure.

Regarding the renewal of the French striker, which is being negotiated these weeks, he was forceful: “I had a talk with him making it clear to him how important it is for me to have him in the team and in this project that goes beyond this season. As he told me, he is happy and happy and I hope he can renew, because he is a footballer capable of making a difference in the coming years. “