We have to give more than 100 per cent – Xavi

Xavi left the Qatari club

to take charge at

as the new manager and replace the Blaugrana’s former and sacked boss, Ronald Koeman.

Xavi, who will experience his first La Liga match as Barca coach against

on Saturday, spoke about the team’s situation at a pre-match press conference, urging the fans and the players to become united.

"We need all the support. We will give our all on the field. We will not have a problem with attitude, that's for sure. We are going to give our all,”

Xavi said.

“We have to be united. We will try to make the fans happy, enjoying good football.

"It is more than a professional aspect. I am a Barca fan, and no-one is going to change this. I am going to give it my all to try and get good results.

"We are Barca, and we have to give more than 100 per cent.

"We’ve had group and individual chats, we don't have more time and I hope we can see things in the game and psychologically. We're here to get results.

"We cannot drop points, of course. We are ninth in the standings and that's the reality. We cannot drop points tomorrow. We have to win."

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