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Luis Enrique: Xavi shouldn't leave Barcelona

Saturday, May 23 2015 by SNTV
  • Intro:

    Luis Enrique spoke on Friday (22nd May) ahead of their final Spanish La Liga game against Deportivo La Coruna, after which they will be presented with the league trophy and pay tribute to departing midfielder Xavi.

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    SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Luis Enrique, Barcelona coach (On Saturday's game against Deportivo La Coruna)

    "We are professionals and we want to play a good game, repeating good situations. And a game that must serve as reinforcement for the two final games we have to play. That is the way we have planned tomorrow's game. And I have no doubt we will face it that way."

    SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Luis Enrique, Barcelona coach (On Xavi's exit to Al Sadd)

    "If Xavi (Hernandez) was 25-years-old then I would renew him for another 25 years. Of course we acknowledge all his merits and achievements, including this seasons. I also think he still has level to keep playing here for one or two more seasons. But that is his decision. The role he has had in Barca this season is very much what we all expected from him. He has helped us a lot in and outside the field. The same thing occurs to all team captains that as they grow older and their role outside the pitch becomes more relevant. These are normal and logical situations that happen to all good footballers."

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