Xavi stands up for Gündogan and clarifies Frenkie de Jong's condition

Published:3/11/2023 - 15:31h

Updated:3/11/2023 - 21:06h

The FC Barcelona will have to do his duties this weekend in Anoeta, although Xavi also has wanted to refer to the subjects of actuality of the Catalan changing room

Xavi Hernández went through the room of press of the Ciutat Esportiva and analysed what will be the visit of the FC Barcelona to the Real Sociedad this Saturday, although also it took the time to leave clear his analysis on the actuality of the Barcelona changing room and some important subjects like the return of Pedri and the absence of Frenkie of Jong, at least by a party more.

"Have a healthy and noble changing room that never has failed of attitude. I am happy with the work and the predisposition of the group. The team is hungry", ensured the Catalan trainer in principle, taking the time also to defend the attitude of self-criticism that has had Ilkay Gündogan after the defeat in front of the Real Madrid. "Never I have seen compliance. The confirm is not DNA Barça. We have not given him importance to his words. I agree with what says", said the trainer.

Gündogan Has hit with his analysis

"We have to be more demanding. We have not analysed his words. We have analysed the errors that committed in front of the Madrid", commented Xavi also in relation with the request of the German to have more win to win split keys like the Classical. Another mediocampista key, Frenkie of Jong, went another commonplace to the that the Barcelona trainer had to do reference.

"It will depend on his feelings. Even it does not have good feelings. It hurts him. It has tested , it has tried it but still it has pain and is not ready", revealed Xavi, shortly after that the Dutch did not go in in the list of summoned to travel to Anoeta. In this announcement if that has seen to Pedri, the one who will go back to be available after almost three months of absence.

Xavi, very satisfied with the recovery of Pedri

"The aim is that it was well physically. It is a main player. Has a lot of talent. For the way that have to play is very important", explained the Catalan trainer. "It has not dilated his turn. Has very good feelings. It is to 100%. It has trained very well this week. It is a big news for the team", completed equally Xavi, leaving clear that the Canarian has had the time of necessary recovery.