Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
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Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by Great Leader Sprucenuce Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:22 pm
Spain international Xavi has slammed former Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard, saying that the Dutchman had an excessive physical approach to the game.
Rijkaard took charge of the Catalan giants between 2003 and 2008, leading the club to two La Liga titles and one Champions League crown, among other trophies.
Xavi believes that the 49-year-old gave more importance to physique than to talent, which made him grow unhappy in the squad.
"Rijkaard did not believe in me," he told L'Equipe. "He wanted our game to be based on a superior physical level.
"He believed that it was the only way to be at the same level as the top clubs in Europe.
"Four or five years ago, I was [deemed] terrible and useless. I was Barca's cancer! A player 1,70m tall was simply impossible."
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by Lex Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:27 pm
5 years ago, Barcelona had a prime 'Dinho making everyone else look like mugs
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by halamadrid2 Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:38 pm
5 years ago, Deco kept vagi on the bench which is probably why he didnt play, also Deco isnt tall lol
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by Blue Barrett Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:40 pm
Shut up, Vagi!
Couldn't put Deco or Dinho on the bench.
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Couldn't put Deco or Dinho on the bench.
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by Great Leader Sprucenuce Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:47 pm
Barrettinator wrote:Shut up, Vagi!
Couldn't put Deco or Dinho on the bench.
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Actually it was Van Bommel that kept him from playing and injury
Not sure how Dinho and Deco have any relevance as they play in different positions.....
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by halamadrid2 Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:50 pm
Bommel only played for one season iirc
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by Great Leader Sprucenuce Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:55 pm
halamadrid2 wrote:Bommel only played for one season iirc
Tbf he said 4 years ago, i have a feeling he is just talking about the final years of Rijkaard where Barca played alot with 2 holding players and Deco.
Xavi played alot in the Busquets role aswell, he clearly wasnt the fulcrum of the team like he is now.
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by halamadrid2 Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:12 pm
yh, i think Rijkaard wanted to base his team as a unit rather than relying on 3 players to come up with magic which is why Xavi was overlooked for whatever player
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by billionmillion Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:27 pm
Rijkard played iniesta guily messi deco xavi..he brought messi to first team. how he wanted to play physical football? Xavi is wrong this time
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by Rebaño Sagrado Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:49 pm
"O nos quitas la pelota o trucas condiciones del juego"
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by lenear1030 Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:50 pm
billionmillion wrote:Rijkard played iniesta guily messi deco xavi..he brought messi to first team. how he wanted to play physical football? Xavi is wrong this time
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by urbaNRoots Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:51 pm
Another reason why Cesc is the new Xavi
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by halamadrid2 Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:52 pm
Cesc is nothing like Xavi lol
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by urbaNRoots Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:01 pm
halamadrid2 wrote:Cesc is nothing like Xavi lol
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by lenear1030 Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:03 pm
urbaNRoots wrote:halamadrid2 wrote:Cesc is nothing like Xavi lol
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by Mr Nick09 Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:04 pm
Why is that a joke, Cesc is nothing like Xavi.
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by urbaNRoots Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:11 pm
Of course they are nothing alike, Cesc is better
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by The Franchise Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:19 pm
Do people really have this short a memory?
Xavi played all the time, nobody benched him.
The only time he didnt play, was when he got a ligament injury and missed most of the season. He came back but obviously wasnt fit enough to start.
Why do people insist on making things up lol
Anyway, on his comments. I dont really get them..maybe he is talking about public perception when he says "cancer" because there were blind people out there who didnt see his class.
His comments about Rijkaard, I guess meaning he never got to play in the way he does now and since 09. With a measure of freedom and more importance to how the team runs.
Xavi played all the time, nobody benched him.
The only time he didnt play, was when he got a ligament injury and missed most of the season. He came back but obviously wasnt fit enough to start.
Why do people insist on making things up lol
Anyway, on his comments. I dont really get them..maybe he is talking about public perception when he says "cancer" because there were blind people out there who didnt see his class.
His comments about Rijkaard, I guess meaning he never got to play in the way he does now and since 09. With a measure of freedom and more importance to how the team runs.
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by pUsHa Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:20 pm
Cesc is garbage ... he's the cancer in Barca right now
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by Rebaño Sagrado Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:21 pm
yeah, that's not even funny cex is nothing like xavi
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by urbaNRoots Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:25 pm
I don't get this one actually:
"A player 1,70m tall was simply impossible."
There were shorter guys that shone for even Barca let alone in Europe. I trust L'Equipe but are these quotes legit?
"A player 1,70m tall was simply impossible."
There were shorter guys that shone for even Barca let alone in Europe. I trust L'Equipe but are these quotes legit?
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by Great Leader Sprucenuce Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:25 pm
Cesc is nothing like Xavi do you still not see it?...... i saw it 2009 and your still lagging behind?
I feel sorry for you
Also Dani, iam getting old as my memory is rather strained but i seem to remember him being in and out of the side and played in various different roles.
He was'nt a key component under Rijkaard.
I feel sorry for you
Also Dani, iam getting old as my memory is rather strained but i seem to remember him being in and out of the side and played in various different roles.
He was'nt a key component under Rijkaard.
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by urbaNRoots Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:29 pm
I don't think Cesc is like Xavi. Xavi is one of best CM's in history of football, and Cesc is not even close there.
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by The Franchise Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:30 pm
In every single season post 02 (before Rijkaard obviously) he has started at least 30 La Liga games, come off the bench no more than 4.
Only season he didnt start 30 games, was the injury season where he only played 14 with 2 sub apperances, I assume both after the injury.
Only season he didnt start 30 games, was the injury season where he only played 14 with 2 sub apperances, I assume both after the injury.
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Re: Xavi: 4 years ago i was Barcelona's Cancer
by Great Leader Sprucenuce Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:31 pm
urbaNRoots wrote:I don't think Cesc is like Xavi. Xavi is one of best CM's in history of football, and Cesc is not even close there.
I was talking about what types of midfielder they are, Cesc no matter how good he gets will never be able to replicate what Xavi does........
He offers different things and is nothing like Xavi.
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