Barcelona’s head coach, Xavi, made a stir during a recent press conference by professing his adoration for Napoli’s Stanislav Lobotka before their Champions League match.
The next game between the two clubs is critical for Barcelona, who are looking for atonement in Europe after a disappointing domestic season.
During a news conference ahead of the Champions League match between Barcelona and Napoli, Xavi revealed a shocking fact about his favourite Italian player.
Contrary to expectations, Xavi did not choose star forwards Victor Osimhen or Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Instead, he singled out Stanislav Lobotka as the Napoli player he admires the most. Xavi’s choice has sparked intrigue and speculation among football fans and pundits alike, as he added that the Slovak had the quality to play for Barcelona.
“The one player I like most from Napoli? Lobotka. I think he has a good enough level to play for a club like Barça,” he said in the presser, per GFNS.
