FC Barcelona Appoints Xavi Hernández as Head Coach
LEGENDARY PLAYER RETURNS TO CAMP NOU IN COACHING ROLE
FC Barcelona has announced the appointment of Xavi Hernández as the club's new head coach. Hernández, a legendary player for Barcelona, spent 17 seasons with the club, making 767 appearances and winning 25 major trophies, including eight La Liga titles and four Champions League titles. He retired from playing in 2019 and has since been coaching Al-Sadd in Qatar.
Hernández's appointment comes after the dismissal of Ronald Koeman following a poor run of results. Barcelona is currently ninth in La Liga, and they have been eliminated from the Champions League in the group stage.
Hernández is a highly-respected figure in Barcelona, and his appointment is expected to be met with approval by the club's fans. He is known for his attacking philosophy, and he is expected to bring a new energy to the team.
Hernández's first game in charge will be against Espanyol on Saturday, November 20. He will be hoping to lead Barcelona to a victory and start to turn the club's fortunes around.
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