Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez unhappy with team’s performance against Almeria Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez expressed his disappointment with his team’s performance after a 3-2 victory against Almeria at home in La Liga.
Almeria, who are yet to win in La Liga this season, almost took a point against the champions before Sergi Roberto scored late on to secure the victory. Xavi was unhappy with his team’s performance, saying “We suffered much more than I expected. We had 30 shots and gifted them two goals.
The first half is unacceptable. As a coach you can’t accept that — I told [the players] that at half-time. The team lacked spirit. The team doesn’t have that same spirit it had last season.
There’s no aggression or focus. We need more rhythm and intensity. Like I said, unacceptable. You cannot lack spirit. You can play well, badly, win or lose, it doesn’t matter, but you have to give everything out of respect for the club and the badge.”
Barcelona will return to action in La Liga on January 4, followed by a Copa del Rey clash against fourth-tier Barbastro before heading off for the Spanish Super Cup.