Xavi Hernández appeared in the previous press conference to the clash between the FC Barcelona and the UD Almería, that will contest this Thursday 16 May in the Power Horse Stadium. This meeting is crucial for the aspirations of the picture culé to consolidate in the second place of the table, especially after the defeat of the Girona in front of the Villarreal CF (0-1) in the day of the Tuesday, what would allow to the combined Barcelona put to four points of distance of the gerundenses in case to obtain a victory in front of the cast 'indálico'.
However, apart from tackling this subject and other subjects related with the market of incorporations that will confront the Barça, the one of Terrassa also had the opportunity to speak on the situation of several players of the club. One of the most stood out statements was the concerning Vitor Roque, where the egarense pronounced again on this controversial subject. However, it did not treat the question of a possible exit, that has been object of frequent rumours, but yes did an important disclosure that could explain why 'Tigrinho' has had little participation in the last meetings of the Barcelonan square.
"The intention was not that it came Vitor in December, that remained there. It opened the option with the injuries of Gavi and Balde. For his training, thought that was the best. There is a debate that, for me, does not have felt. It is a player in training. There are footballers that are by in front of him, is as I understand it. It has happened all the life with young footballers", aseveró Xavi.
The loss of leadership of Joãor Félix in the last days
Besides, the exfutbolista also had the occasion to speak on Joãor Félix, the one who, as we mention previously in FCBN, is not going through his best sportive moment in terms of minutes of game, what has fed the rumours on his possible exit in the next season. "It has helped us a lot, but has competition. Raphinha Is big level, also Robert and Lamine. It has been important and has to be it until final of season", signalled.
The presence of Casadó in the pre-season 2024/25 of the club and the role of Pedri in the staff culé
Likewise, Xavi also referred to Marc Casadó, backing what recently commented in FCBN on his possible participation in the pre-season 2024/25 of the team. "I have said it many times, it is a player that likes me. It competes very well, has character, is leader. The idea is that it follow with us and, at least, do the pre-season", emphasized.
To close, the one of Terrassa spoke on Pedri González and his paper in the combined Barcelonan. "It depends of the party. The other day they tightened us very well and we need that it went down to the base to build the played. It likes us in both positions, also in the last third of the played. It is a very important player", concluded.