4 players who are untouchable at Barca – based on Xavi quotes

Like every big manager in football, Xavi has his own obsessions among players.

Based on what the Barca boss has said in the recent past, we may single out those players who seem untouchable for him.

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Marc-Andre ter Stegen

💬 "For us, Ter Stegen is fundamental. His commitment, dedication and professionalism are extraordinary. With Ter Stegen, there is no debate, because for me, he is still one of the best goalkeepers in the world." (December 18, 2021)

Jordi Alba

💬 "For me, Jordi Alba is a fundamental piece for the team." (February 5, 2022, pre-match presser for the Atletico Madrid game)

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Sergio Busquets

💬 "The campaign against Sergio Busquets was caused by poor results. For me, he is an important player on and off the pitch. He knows he makes mistakes. But for us, he is important because of the way he plays." (January 19, 2022)

💬 "He's an essential player, he knows he made a mistake against Madrid. But we have to all improve to play the best we can. He's a key piece in our project. If the midfield block is together then he’s the best player in the world in his position." (January 20, 2022)

Frenkie de Jong

💬 "Frenkie worked well [against Elche], he collected a lot of balls but people don't see him doing it. He has played with some discomfort despite always making the starting eleven." (December 18, 2021)

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