Xavi spoke on DAZN after the match that ended in defeat against Girona (4-2). These were his statements before going to the press room:
How do you explain what happened today?
The truth is that, in some way, we have lost control of the game due to flagrant errors that cannot occur at this level. We have talked a lot about this type of errors and it continues to happen. The match was controlled; We had Girona in their field for an hour and we gave them away in the last half hour. It’s the summary of the season. This has been the two games for Madrid, the two for Girona. You have to change a lot to compete.
Do you have any bullets left for the team to mentally reverse the situation?
We fall apart in any negative situation. They are individual errors. We have given them all the trust. I think it is also a lack of maturity, perhaps the result of the young players we have. But I think we will learn and next season we will compete better. We have to keep going. 65 brilliant minutes have been played. And then you have to correct many things on a psychological and competitive level. We will continue fighting. Next season things will have to be corrected.
Are you afraid of not finishing second?
We will fight. It doesn’t depend on us but we will keep trying. This is sport.
At a press conference
Seeing the president’s face at the end of the game, would you understand that the debate on his future could be reopened?
There will be no debate.
Is this reconducible?
Of course, it is a matter of competing better. Also to give confidence to the team. I think this is the summary. We have done a brilliant part…, but the result does not prove us right. I am sad, disappointed. We have experienced both sides of the coin. Lack of effectiveness kills us… We get to the area very easily and then we don’t make good decisions. And then, specific errors that do not correspond to this level. It is difficult for us to slaughter. I leave more disappointed than the first round match.
Do you understand that the partner is angry?
I’m the first pissed off, I understand. Before being a coach, I was a culé. I understand people.
Doesn’t it feel like your message isn’t reaching or penetrating?
The message absolutely gets through. In the first hour, everyone understood what they had to do. But in the last half hour, those errors in concentration condemn us. I can’t explain anything more.
Is Madrid a fair champion?
You have to congratulate them. They are the ones who have done the most. We are going to do our best to make them feel proud of the team.
Do you think that the restructuring has to be broader than what is said?
It’s time to plan and we will talk with Deco and the president. We will see what we can do and what we want to do.
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