Xavi has offered some words of support to Barcelona star Ansu Fati, as he calmly shut down angry claims from the player’s father.
Barcelona head coach Xavi has responded to comments from Bori Fati, Ansu Fati’s father, about his unhappiness at his son’s playing time.
Bori Fati voiced his displeasure earlier in the week and admitted he had thought about a potential move away from the Camp Nou for his son.
No War Of Words
“He is calm and focused. I only care about him, not his father or his entourage.”
“I have also lived through similar situations, he is suffering for his son and I understand him.”
Fati broke through into Barcelona’s senior side when he was just 16, and is the club’s youngest ever league scorer after netting against Osasuna in 2019.
When fit, Fati has struggled for minutes this season, starting only nine La Liga games.
Xavi is not worried about the player’s development, though, and he added: “I have confidence and total faith in Ansu. I’ve spoken to him a lot and I’ve met him many times, as I have with many other players.”
“I’m the first one who wants him to succeed.”
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