Xavi spoke in a press conference after the 2-0 win over Almeria. The main man was Gerard Pique, who said goodbye to the Camp Nou. The Catalan thinks that his role as captain could by occupied perfectly by Eric Garcia if he wanted it because he sees him as a leader in the dressing room despite the criticism he receives.
Gerard Pique decided to put an end to his career. "If you love me, let me go," he said to his fans in the clash against Almeria, his last as a Barca player at home.
The number 3 will become free at Barcelona and many believe that the shirt will be for Eric Garcia. The 21 year-old central defender moved to the Catalan capital in summer 2021 from Man City.
Xavi defended Eric Garcia and is in no doubt that he can do Pique's role. "He receives a lot of criticism, but for me, having him is wonderful," he said in a press conference after the clash with Almeria.
The Barca coach thinks that Eric Garcia could even occupy the role of Pique in the dressing room: "I could be the captain at the age of 21 or 22. He's a leader."
Eric Garcia was in the squad list after getting the all clear despite a left thigh problem he suffered against Valencia,. However, he did not play a single minute on this occasion. He can be calm because Xavi has full faith in him and in in no doubt that he could a club legend like Xavi.