Five key quotes about Barcelona maestro Xavi Hernandez
Sir Alex Ferguson: “It wasn't really Messi who was the problem. It was Iniesta and Xavi. They can keep the ball all night long.”
Dani Alves: “While we live in the present, Xavi lives in the future. He thinks ahead of everyone else and he makes everything so much easier.”
Iker Casillas: “People ask me every year who id take out of the Barcelona team to give us a better chance of winning and every year I tell them the same: Xavi. His control and use of the ball make him their best player.”
Andrés Iniesta: “I have run out of compliments for him. There is no-one who can compare to what he represents as a person and a player. His statistics, the years, the feelings he conjures up, his way of doing things are beyond words. He is a unique player, unrepeatable and he has been fundamental to the club and Spain. It is a true pleasure and privilege to have played alongside him for my entire career.”
Johann Cruyff: “If Xavi has a bad day then Barcelona do not play half as well as usual. He is the one who dominates the rhythm of the game. His play allows the team to function. He is different.”
