'They are not used to it': Xavi confirms his new tactics is tiring Barca players

Because we have changed the style of play and I try to press high for 90 minutes and that hasn’t been done for a long time, we are suffering,” Xavi told the media.

“The pressure after losing the ball hasn’t been done for a long time and the physical fatigue is obvious.

"These players are not used to it but the effort is praiseworthy.”

“Before, five months ago, we were playing in a mid-block and a low-block but I don’t want that.

"That’s why the players ended up melting. We should improve on a tactical, physical, and psychological level. It’s just that we are at the start of a project.”

There were five injury concerns for Barcelona after the 1-0 win against Sociedad - Dani Alves, Ronald Araujo, Gerard Pique, Gavi, and Clement Lenglet all left the stadium with discomfort.

Source: Movistar