Barcelona legend Xavi talks about Recent Signing Andre Gomes

Xavi Hernandez said to A Bola in an interview that the fans of Barcelona need to be patient with recent signing Andre Gomes.

Andre Gomes hasn’t been the signing that Barcelona hoped for so far. The former Valencia midfielder has seen some time on the field. However, his production has been lacking and it has caused concern with the board and the Barca fans all over the world. What does former Barca midfielder and legend Xavi Hernandez think of the Portuguese man? Here is what he said to A Bola.
Xavi is a club legend who raised through the ranks of La Masia and broke into club’s first team in 1998. Xavi’s unique play-style made him one of the  lethal playmakers during his playing days with Catalans.Recently,  the Blaugrana legend has won his trophy with Qatari side. Among fans he is very popular and many see him coaching Catalan side someday.
Xavi with his national side has won two Euros and a World cup. He also talked about Spain’s new coach Julen Lopetegui. What does the legend think of the hire and how he will do with one of the most storied sides in international football?
“Lopetegui is a very well-prepared coach, so I’m told by several Spanish teammates and Barcelona friends. He’s working very well, he’s got a good start with the group, the strategy has paid off and
I think he’s a very good coach. Young but very prepared, “he said.
Overall, Gomes has seen his fair share of criticism from the media and the fans. Xavi is one of the all-time great Barca legends and his defense of Gomes should calm the nerves. However, Gomes will need to produce much better next season or he could be at a new club quickly. As for Lopetegui, he gets to inherit a team with some of the worlds best players. We’ll see how he does as World Cup qualifying is on the horizon.

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