A FIFPRO report has found that top-level footballers are under increasing “mental stress” due to fixture workload, with Erling Haaland’s “machine-like” start to the season with Manchester City proving the need for a prolonged period of rest.
Xavi’s long relationship with Barcelona as a player and now manager shows how much he cares about the club, which is exactly why he’s making the right call to step down as manager.
