It’s an exciting time to be a Barca fan again, and who thought we’d be saying that even just a few short weeks ago?
With Xavi’s introduction, it’s allowed culers to dream again. The ‘what ifs’ become a genuine topic of conversation once more.
Really, it’s incredible how just one change can lift the gloom and reverse the narrative, but that’s how bad things had become under Ronald Koeman.
The Dutchman was, in the end, out of his depth, and once you cross swords with the hierarchy, there’s only ever going to be one winner.
Xavi will be judged on results, as he should be, though it would be entirely wrong for supporters of the club to make waves like they did when Pep Guardiola failed to win his opening two matches.