Javier Saviola: "Xavi Hernandez will end up coaching Barcelona"

Javier Saviola: "Xavi Hernandez will end up coaching Barcelona"

 El exjugador del Barça ha mostrado parte de su entrenamiento en esta cuarentena / | sport

Javier Saviola, Xavi's friend and former teammate, is certain he will return to Camp Nou soon

Javier Saviola connected well with Xavi Hernandez during his time at Barcelona. The two became close friends on and off the pitch. 

After Xavi was named the best defensive midfielder of all time, Saviola spoke about his ex-teammate in an interview with Radio Marca. 

"Today is a day of celebration for Spanish football," he said. "I don't just admire Xavi as a footballer, but as a friend. 

"What stands out most is his vision. It was as if he had a rearview mirror, he always had control of everything around him." 

On a possible return to Barça, Saviola added. "I think he will end up coaching Barcelona, it's his DNA. He's developing as a coach to gain experience and prepare for taking over at Camp Nou. 

"I am sure he will choose when (he takes over) and how he returns to Barcelona." 

Finally, on Barça-PSG in the Champions League, he said: "Just the best teams are left now and you can't take any draw for granted. 

"Football is very even and any team can make a two-legged tie complicated. I don't think the Champions League will have much to do with league positions for any team." 

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