It's a well trodden path in football. The managerial merry-go-round often sees a coach sacked, and a desire to bring back a feel-good atmosphere at a club. This may see them turn to a former player, but this leads to mixed results historically.
Xavi is the latest to step into the breach, having taken the reins at Barcelona. His playing days there were trophy-laden, and he has turned his meticulous attention to detail to the dugout as he looks to bring glory back to the Nou Camp.
With Ronald Koeman, another Catalonia old boy, axed, the pressure is on Xavi to form a winning project.