Losing important defenders who have a lot of experience, I mean Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, probably had a big impact on Xavi. Although statistically Barcelona possession of the ball is better than Arsenal, but their defense is not as strong as when these two senior players are in this team. Xavi doesn't have to restrategize only but he has to improve his team mentality as well, especially the Barcelona defenders.
Agreed, i saw that if the defensive line is still remain the main problem. Im aware if barcelona fans were making excuses by saying if the club was not using the main squad or my belief if they didn't watch the match. It's very hard to accept the truth but barcelona's defensive line is very weak.
It's nothing compared with EPL clubs now. Xavi needs to pure more attention to the defensive line. This guy is only looking at the forward and mid while xavi forgot that if barcelona's defense is very weak.
I would say the chance for barcelona to win la liga is very big but not for UCL. It seemed to me barcelona has no chance for UCL. The came of gundogan in barcelona meant nothing. He's more suitable to play in manchester city rather than barcelona.
Barcelona was still facing arsenal and it's not manchester city. Xavi needs to do something to fix it.