Barcelona’s goalkeeper, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, fiercely defended former teammate Xavi Hernandez, calling recent rumors linking him with a managerial role at the club “complete nonsense.” Ter Stegen praised Xavi and highlighted his positive influence on Barcelona as both a player and now coach of Qatari team Al-Sadd. He expressed his faith in the current coaching staff and urged the media to stop spreading baseless stories about Xavi. Ter Stegen also mentioned the importance of focusing on the present and supporting the team during a challenging period, rather than indulging in unnecessary speculation..
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has opened up on his relationship with Xavi and defended the manager from his critics.
The stopper enjoyed a superb campaign last time out, keeping 26 clean sheets in La Liga, as Xavi guided Barca to the title in his first full season in charge.
Ter Stegen was asked about suggestions that the team’s strong backline meant Xavi had betrayed Barcelona’s DNA and hit back instantly with a strong response.
“That’s complete nonsense. Every philosophy has to evolve. When Xavi played himself, the quality of the Barca team was much higher compared to the other teams,” he said.
“Since then, everything has become more balanced, especially in the physical area. That’s why you have to find different solutions now than back then. Especially at the beginning, he tried to give us a certain stability – and that was very necessary.”
Xavi played alongside Ter Stegen before departing for Al Sadd and the goalkeeper also revealed the two had kept in touch after he moved away from the Camp Nou.
“After his departure from Barcelona, we stayed in touch. We have a special connection, a very open relationship,” he added.
“When he expresses sporting criticism, I am very open to it. That is important for our relationship. I can separate private and professional matters. I think we Germans are generally good at that.”
Source | Spox
Ter Stegen is back in action tonight for Germany in a friendly against France. The team will be managed by Rudi Voller following Hansi Flick’s dismissal.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has defended manager Xavi from critics and praised their special relationship. Ter Stegen rejected suggestions that Xavi’s focus on defense betrayed Barcelona’s playing style, stating that every philosophy must evolve. He also revealed that he and Xavi stayed in touch after the latter’s departure from Barcelona, maintaining a strong bond. Ter Stegen, currently playing for Germany in a friendly against France, emphasized the importance of separating personal and professional matters and expressed his openness to Xavi’s sporting criticism.
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