Thierry Henry has claimed that Xavi's football knowledge is second only to Pep Guardiola, as he praised the soon-to-leave Barcelona boss.
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- Henry backed Xavi to succeed in management
- Praised beleaguered boss for 2022-23 title win
- Club legend due to step down at end of season
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Henry, Xavi's former teammate in Catalonia, praised the struggling coach's managerial skills amid a difficult season for the Blaugrana boss. After winning the league title last season, Barca find themselves in third, and eight points behind league leaders Real Madrid.
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WHAT HENRY SAID ABOUT XAVI'S BARCELONA SUCCESS
Appearing on , Henry addressed Xavi during a live interview: "First and foremost I wanna start with… I've been impressed with the job that you've done there. I don't care what people say, you won the league. Be proud, and I know you are. I'm very proud that I shared the field with you. You taught me a lot going to Barcelona."
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WHAT HENRY SAID ABOUT XAVI AND GUARDIOLA
Henry also compared Xavi to another Blaugrana legend, adding: "I hope you're gonna carry on because your brain, for me, is second to none. The only guy that I know that is up there with you is Pep in terms of how you see the game."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Xavi and Henry played together for Barca from 2007-2010, including a starring role in Guardiola's 2008-9 side that captured a historic treble. The French forward left the club in 2010 having won four major trophies.
