Xavi Hernandez has cautioned the next Barcelona manager about the challenges of the job.
The 44-year-old led his final game on Sunday, securing a 2-1 victory over Sevilla. This win came just two days after Barcelona announced that Xavi would be sacked this summer.
Hansi Flick is expected to replace Xavi, with the German coach’s appointment believed to be imminent.
“They have to know it is a difficult situation, because Barcelona is a difficult club, but also because of the adverse financial situation, above all [LaLiga’s] financial fair play rules,” Xavi said when asked if he had any advice for his successor.
“It won’t be easy at all. They will suffer and they will need patience because it’s a really difficult job. The only thing that can save them is winning, whether they have been part of the club or not [previously].
“I have been looked at through a magnifying glass and a certain level of expectations were generated, because I was part of Barça’s best-ever era, which has played against me.”
