Barcelona Legend Xavi Hernandez Claims Most of the Football He Watches Nowadays Is Boring
Legendary Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has claimed that most of the football that he watches nowadays is boring, and said that many of the teams play monotonous and ponderous football.
Xavi was part of the Blaugrana side that went on to win numerous trophies during his time there, winning the La Liga eight times and the Champions League on four occasions.
But, the Spanish playmaker has said that most of the teams nowadays play very boring football and he does not enjoy watching games.
"I have to admit that I find the football I watch on the TV boring. Many teams are ponderous and play monotonous football. Teams that set up in a 4-5-1 bore me; they don't want the ball," said Xavi, according to AS.
"It's good for me to see things that I'm not going to do when I want to be a coach. I have a clear idea of how I want my team to play: dominate the game, take hold of the ball and look to create and be active. That's how it was for me at Barcelona."
"I like Berizzo's Athletic bTecause they don't think too much and play with a lot of intensity, although I wouldn't adapt their tactical approach to my team. I like Quique Setién's Betis and I enjoy watching them because they try new things. But Guardiola is the one trainer I focus on. I like and enjoy watching City".
Xavi is currently playing for Qatari club Al Sadd SC after 17 years with Barcelona, and is likely to go into management after he hangs up his boots.
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