Xavi worries about Barcelona fatigue ahead of Manchester United clash

defeated Cadiz at Camp Nou thanks to goals from Sergio Roberto and Robert Lewandowski.

’s side has won their last seven games in La Liga and is eight points clear at the top of the table.

Ahead of the game against

in the second leg of the Europe League playoff round on Thursday, Xavi made six changes to his starting eleven on Sunday.

“Frenkie de Jong and Robert Lewandowski played more minutes. I think they have been playing a lot of minutes, that’s why I made the changes”,

Xavi said to Marca.

“The other day Pedri was injured and we can’t afford more injuries.

“Let’s prepare for Thursday’s game from tomorrow and see how tired they are.”

Xavi praised his former teammate Sergio Roberto and said the criticism of him is unfair.

"He is a player who can play various positions and he is fantastic,"

Xavi said.

"The criticism of him is very unfair. Of course I want him to renew, for me he offers a guarantee. I see him train and how he gives the performance and he is always criticised. It's one of the most unfair situations I've ever seen in my life."

Xavi also admitted that Cadiz deserved to score a goal, and Ter Stegen saved them in the second half.

"We have given away a lot and I didn't like it. Cadiz deserved a goal and Marc had to make extraordinary saves,"

Xavi said.

"But the team met its goal and is maintaining its good run of results. I like the dynamic we have, we have kept a clean sheet and we continue to be eight points clear."

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