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Johan Cruyff’s advice to Xavi goes viral as Barcelona coach comes under pressure

Defeats to Girona and Antwerp means it’s been a tough week for Barcelona and has also led to all sorts of reports flying about.

Amid the usual Barca chaos, a conversation has re-emerged involving club legend Johan Cruyff and Xavi Hernandez, who was a first-team player at the time.

The footage comes from a documentary broadcast by TV3 that shows the Dutchman talking about life at Barcelona - and the quotes feel like they are still relevant today.

“A manager is a lonely person who has everyone at the club against him or in his favour, depending on if he’s losing or winning games,” said Cruyff.