“The idea of ​​putting Eric in the middle is from Jordi Cruyff”

Xavi Hernández was especially happy with the victory in Elche (0-4) given the great performance of his second unit. The coach valued the performance of Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres and recognized that the idea of ​​putting Eric García as a pivot did not come from him.

Eric Garcia’s position

“Honestly, Eric’s idea came from Jordi Cruyff. He’s been telling me since last year. We thought about it, we discussed it with the staff. We’ve been putting him inside position games for a couple of months. He’s had a great game and I think that we can have a great pivot with Eric.”

Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres

“Scoring forwards always gives confidence. It went perfectly today. Ansu finished tired, his work was very good. It’s very important for me. The goal is the result of his work and his talent. I’m especially happy for Ferran, Ansu… “People who deserved goals today have scored. Many footballers have gained confidence today. Ferran always works, is honest and always wants to work. It’s wonderful to train him”.

Aleix’s debut

“Aleix is ​​a total Barça profile. He is a footballer that I like. Technically he is gifted. Pablo and Aleix are very young but I see a talent in them who can participate. Aleix would have made his debut earlier if not for the injury. They are players who we take it very seriously. We always try to give them opportunities but sometimes the competition within the team makes it difficult”.

Performance of the less common

“Very happy. Making a team is that today players who have not been participating too much are playing and have performed at a very high level. This is a team. An important step. A very good victory and I am leaving very happy for the group”.

Versatility of its players

“Sergi is a special player, Eric has adapted to the decision, Frenkie can play center-back… it’s important to have versatile players. Marcos, who isn’t a center-back and is at a spectacular level. It’s very good for the team to have these alternatives”.

Frenkie and the Classic

“We are going to see how Frenkie is for the Clásico. He has a lot of involvement but it will depend on his feelings”.