Xavi: 'Some of the worst days of my life came when I was a Barca coach'

With Barcelona not involved in midweek fixtures this week, Xavi Hernandez took some time to talk to the press.

The gaffer has opened up on what it's like to take over club this big.

"I’ve said it many times before. The bar we set with Guardiola’s Barca was very high. It’s the most difficult club in the world. It’s not enough to win here. You have to convince and be superior. And, nowadays, this is very difficult.

But I would stay at Barca for the rest of my life. It’s my home. I depend on results. I am constantly criticised. There are many moments when it doesn’t pay off. And even more so if you’re a Cule like me. Some of the worst days of my life came when I was a Barca coach."