Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach, Luis Enrique Martínez, expressed his disappointment over Xavi Hernández's dismissal from Barcelona, stating he wished Xavi could have continued leading the team.
Luis Enrique Expresses Support for Xavi Amid Barcelona Departure
The PSG coach wished Xavi Hernández could have continued leading the Barcelona team.
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"After the match in Barcelona (Champions League), I said two things. The second was that I wanted Xavi to continue at Barcelona. I still think the same," Luis Enrique said during the press conference ahead of Saturday's French Cup final between PSG and Olympique Lyon (OL).
The coach didn't elaborate further and added a humorous note regarding his conversation with the translator when a local journalist asked a question: "I heard 'Xavi' and already knew where this was heading."
Luis Enrique, 54, played alongside Xavi, 44, at Barcelona for six seasons. Later, he coached Xavi during the 2014-2015 season, which culminated in Barcelona's last Champions League title. They also shared time together on the Spanish national team from 2000 to 2002.
