Xavi • Playing style, tactics in and out of possession at Al Sadd SC • Masterclass
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0:00 - The most beautiful thing in football
0:16 - Playing style at Al Sadd SC
2:59 - In possession against a high press
6:04 - Creating numerical superiorities
9:51 - Pressing without the ball and the importance of the second ball
12:39 - Changing mentality to treasure the ball
In the first of two exclusive Masterclass features with The Coaches’ Voice, Barcelona and Spain legend Xavi gives a fascinating insight into the style of play he has looked to instil in his first job as a head coach with Al Sadd SC in Qatar.
The former midfielder, one of the greatest passers in the history of the game, explains his commitment to the possession game and discusses the strategies he has employed against both a high press and, as is more often the case in his current role, a deep-lying low block. He talks about the necessity of numerical superiority, both in possession and out of possession, and the importance of winning the second ball.
He also reflects on the change in mentality he has looked to develop in his players - one where they treasure the ball rather than play in fear of it.
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"the ball is a treasure not a bomb", this man's philosophy is just pure dominance and beautiful football i pray God grants him success at barca
Very true 💙❤
Amen
it's truly up to the players
Facts
Hé deserves a great start in Barca
I could listen to xavi talk football all day
It’s like hearing Kobe talk about basketball. It’s mesmerizing
I have a feeling that he is even crazier than Pep...in positive sense normally
🖤
It’s like music to my ears 😂👂🏻
Same here!!
Non football fans will never realise how precious this video is... Getting to learn from Xavi for free is nothing less than a blessing
I prefer zidane
@@niu67tutyihiggik30 Who asked?
Yeah man...
💯
@@niu67tutyihiggik30 zidane is a glorified pogba doesn't come close to xavi or iniesta.
It captivates me that, listening to Xavi is like listening to Cruijff and the same as listening to Guardiola. Same concepts, positions, travel with the ball, free man, wingers open, etc etc. hope to see him soon at Barca.
And all were inspired by rinus michels
And also what football means to him. He says the ball should be a treasure, a gift to cherish, not a bomb to be afraid of. What beautiful words. Felt like Cruyff was there speaking them.
Sure sure
Also by Ștefan Kovács
Yea - all so simple. Yet 99% of coaches in the US are doing their own systems:) Many would say that this style of play can only be achieved with the special players. Yet, if we continue playing kick and run, we will never develop these players. Small guys like Xavi and Iniesta would be cut from MLS academies of today:)
Quite evident that he follows Pep's playing style so much, i remember Busqi, Iniesta, Pique and all the Barca veterans saying that Xavi's mind is made to read and understand games, which is what makes him such an amazing midfielder, and that back in 14-15, his teammates were pretty sure of him managing Barca someday.
In "take the ball pass the ball" a pep's barca documentary. Dani Alves also says Xavi will be the 3.0 (1st Cruyff, 2.0 Pep).
He is talking like he’s been a coach for 20 years
Would love to see Iniesta come back as well after retiring
Xavi’s philosophy is a combination of Cruiyf, van gaal, Sir Robson, Rikjaard, pep and his own philosophy as a true la masia and Barcelona student then master. Xavi was a better player than pep , let’s see him as a manager in Europe soon, hopefully Barca
And Barcelona needs gim now more than ever
His Coaching Style is inspired from his Playing Style as a player and Pep.....
You mean peps way of taking on the Dutch idea of total football?
Cruijff
@thenatural05 Xavi is Qatarteta
Maybe. He’s playing a 343.
Xavi is the real deal, this man will die with his ideas. In football you have to be brave and this man is ready for FC Barcelona. Vamos Xavi, Visca el Barça!! #XaviNow
Xavi probably knows and understands the best of Cruyff, Guardiola and Luis Enrique's tactics and game philosophy. He could be a legendary manager for barça.
Did he play with cruyff?
@@miguelfrank109 naah but gardiola was coached by cruyff
@@miguelfrank109 no but cruyff is part history of barcelona
No but he learned from Pep who learned from cruyff
n it happened, he is coaching Barcelona
I've been a barca fan for almost 2 decades now. I have witnessed Ronaldinho's Bernabeu ovation, Messi's meteoric rise, Henry's sublime finishing and Iniesta's understated genius yet Xavi remains in my favorite all time player. His genius is second to none
He was a coach even when he was running the midfield as player . I hope he succeed
Messi
Same here. Xavi’s brain was something else
Ronaldinho era will always be the peak of pure football magic that I could witnessed.
Messi is fun to watch but the way xavi and iniesta dominated the midfield was truly something else. I really miss those two so much
This video will age like a fine wine.
Yes it did, we won the damn league
"The most important, the most beautiful, the most precious thing in football is to have the ball and to attack and dominate the game with the ball."
Guardiola's style...
Hi, sorry for the trouble. In my channel I also do tactical analysis and I just started! I hope you like it. Greetings from Argentina.
it's actually rinus michels' style.. from him, it was passed down to cryuff.. from cryuff to la masia and pep... and now from la masia and pep to xavi..
Facts 👏👏👏💙❤
barca style
This is how barca literally played under Guardiola. Make the field as wide as possible while 2 midfielders stay between the line of the oppositions defense and midfield. When you watch barca play under Koeman, barca have them all at the line of the defense, with no room to play
😂
Well i guess thats about to change 🤷🏽♀️😄
The thing is the wingers Barcelona has now besides Ansu Fati like to cut in or don't have the pace to beat their man.
Xavi is the ultimate modern coach…someone who uses the Internet, CZcams to study oppositions and learn…I think from the way he spoke about Man City.
Oh man i missed that voice, this man was part of my childhood
This is the beauty of football using your mind to run the game
Not anymore wirh stupid money ruein it been lazy when boxers mma get hurt more damage more don’t earn much that’s why I stop watching it to much disgusting money on there weekly wages when it’s not tuff sport when it was back a day it’s gone very soft lazy no motivation cuz off the money that’s why I stoped watching and playing gone tuff business boxing mma how they fight for the family’s cutting weight etc still earn less den regular footballers do
You can just tell that he wants to play after the same main principles as Guardiola does... and he understands the tactical side perfectly from his days as a player. It seems like he is also able to teach and explain that to his players.
No wonder he is intelligent
But xavi was actually world class player and guardiola wasn’t
@@RealSatanHere are you sure about that?pep was captain for barca dream team..
@@RealSatanHere Get in the Bin. Pep was peerless in that Barca "dream team".
I can wait to see gavi and Pedri and riqui puig under Xavi. The new golden Trio Tiki Taka
19 goals in 6 matches and all of them against strong teams..bravo xavi bravo
And thrashed Real Madrid in Bernabeu too
what about now? 😁
And now 4-0 real Madrid he knows what he wants to do and which players he wants the perfect coach for us
About to become Barcelona manager 😱
This guy needs to be in barca with pedri, dejong, puig , fati , gavi , ❣️❣️❣️heaven.
He will never play Puig. Only as a pity substitute when the match is 5-0 or all other possible choices are injured.
We need ferran torres,laporteand angelino to complete the team
I believe Xavi can bring out the best of our youngsters.
@@jjryan1352 according to Victor Font, Xavi would've started Puig if he is manager. Additionally, he's known Puig since he was a little kid. Bottomline, Puig would definitely be getting playing time under Xavi.
Yes yes!! And Nico and collado
Before I press play I must let everyone know I’m going to study this beautiful body of work for hours on end. the maestro himself sharing his wisdom is priceless
Watching Xavi explains tactics, makes me so happy and is like he is explaining my style. I thank my God for letting me wo witness the beautiful football of Barca. I don't want my team to win without beautiful football. I know he can brings this to Barca and I trust him
Well said CULÉ 💙❤
Xavi in Al Sadd is like people in PES nowadays if yk yk its so similar
he did ig
Take the ball, pass the ball. Tiki Taka masterclass. Bring this back to Barca soon Maestro.
Good times 😍💙❤
Done…
His coaching style is very similar to pep and I would really like to see him oversee Barcelona in the near future, and hope that is tactics really works well in European leagues too
I hope in 18 years coaching the national team.
No we just want pep back
@@theislamicgambit4476 Xavi Pep or Luis Enrique, same style that has made barcelona great! All of them following cruyffs idea thats what we want not just pep
you predicted it
11:08 That last player can be Araujo perfectly, he is very fast and one of the best 1v1 center backs, for me the best below Van Dijk. The other CB that rises up can be Eric Garcia, because he has more technical ability, or even a player like De Ligt if Barça can buy it in one or two years.
one of the footballers i miss watching the most since he retired, a player who knew what was around him at all times, head always on the swivel, unbelievable passer of the ball and made the game look so easy/beautiful to watch, i wouldn't be surprised if he becomes one of the top coaches on the planet with the footballing IQ he has, one of the best midfielders ever.
Ojalá Xavi tenga una grandiosa carrera como Técnico, Magnífico Video
I agree with you!
Força Barçaaaa 💙❤💪
Usually these videos are very basic tactically. Don't get me wrong, they are very good, well produced videos, but ones that explain very basic tactical concepts. (Like Mourinho explaining a winger tracking the opponent's full back)
But man, this one is in another level! Xavi explained everything that is his Posicional Play. The free man concept(or the 3rd man run) explained in different situations, and different types of numerical and qualitative advantages that his team looks to achieve through Posicional Play. Brilliant video!
Watching this video made me realize that you have to be a very good footballer to play for this guy
Yup, and he just showed us a part of his philosophy…..🔥 I’m excited
@@victorrweyendela5345 yup and inteligent.
Cruyff laid down the foundation, Pep and Xavi are the top of the crop that Barca has produced since.
If only Barca wasn't managed wrong, we could've seen a few rising stars... fortunately, now they have players like Pedri (albeit coming from Las Palmas) and Fati (did come through La Masia).
@@victorrweyendela5345 Think about your statement for a second. He coached Al Saad to become an amazing team that was miles above the rest. What Xavi does amazingly is explain complicated schemes and make them really simple. Barca will be a very interesting team to follow more so than before.
Incredible demonstration from Xavi. He is going to be the next big manager.
Hi this is a message from the future : you know ball my guy
Imagine if we win la Liga 😊
@@forexmagician yep
"This is something we constantly practice at training" this is just gonna be amazing for Barcelona 💙❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥
YEAH When i heard this I knew this could be the man
Resembles Pep in the way he talks about positional play.
I can literally understand what he's saying from the beginning to the end. Al-Sadd players can understand him and they lift trophy.
So, if he managed Barca, but Barca failed to lift a trophy, the club and fans don't have right to blame him.
I understand what you're saying, but a coach is more than well planned tactics, and playstyle.
Is also being able to bring the best out of each player, being able to motivate them, prove them that they have worth in the team, a motivated and happy team, will fight for the badge and the coach, not only for the money. That's where some good coaches fail. Let's hope him the best
After seeing so many great players fail as coaches I was almost sure that Xavi would too. It seemed like the better the player was the worse they are as a coach, but now I see that he is definitely not one of those cases. He has an incredible understanding of the game and the importance of having a rigid philosophy. I enjoyed watching this from beginning to end.
yes i think he'll be like zizou. One of the best players ever and one of the best coaches ever, not many people created the same legacy as coaches and players
We won the Laliga with him now ❤
It looks like Cruyff's dream team tactics
He still remains one of the most intelligent guys in football
Da gusto ver entrenadores como Xavi, Pep, tuchel, Klopp. Joder esto es orgasmico para los fans del fútbol.
guessing your talking about style of play or attractive football? because xavi has no business being named with those managers in terms of managerial achievements :) erik ten hag and nagelsman are some more mangers you missed out too btw
Is Xavi even a good coach tho?
@@olliered9924 right xavi has a lot to prove let see if he comes to barca
@@olliered9924 he just said that he likes to listen to Those coaches, he never compared them...
@@Ludwig1625 that's a question that you can figure out easily
when he speaks , solutions start emerging in my mind, it's fantastic !
Barcelona vs Man U champions league final is the greatest example of this. That triangle attack was beautiful.
Welcome back to FC BARCELONA legend! With you it’s “More Than A Club” again! 🔵🔴🤩
After watching the video... I'm overwhelmed with emotions. It'll happen. It'll definitely happen. It's only a matter of time.
its interesting how deep the impact of Johan Cruyff was. Guardiola, here Xavi. Cruyff's philosophy is always shining through.
I honestly see him at City after Barca for a few years
Welcome to Barca, cannot wait to see what you can do with our group of incredibly talented players. Best of luck legend 🤞
Best player, best coach ❤ come back to Barca🥰Mes que un club !!
Maybe the best midfielder of all time with the ball, almost impossible to take it from him, such were his skills to protect it, like a father protects his kid.
"The ball is a treasure not a bomb"!!! Amazing 👏
Welcome home legend 💙❤
Learning from xavi for free. What a treasure to learn about football and enhance footballing education
I could listen to him talk about football all day.
Never been a Barcelona fan but I love Xavi! He’s a true genius and just because of Xavi, I want Barcelona to better themselves. I want everybody to know how much of a GENIUS Xavi is!
After watching this video I am very much sure that Xavi would be a very good manager at Barca & he will bring fortune to our club in the future!
Agreed
He is nw ur manager
Congratulations
Xavi Hernandez makes football beautifu,classy and sophisticated like chess
Come to Barca, legend ♥️
we need this man at barca
This is why midfielders are genius managers. They know how to dominate and control the midfield, they know how to keep the ball, they know how to regain the ball, they know how to pass the ball, the know how to build an attack sequence or a defensive sequence. If you look closely, all the great managers are midfielders: Cruyff, Zidane, Xavi, Pep, all midfielders.
So amazing to see how Xavi is evolving from his own playing at Barca. Thank you for this great segment! Learned so much from a great player and now great manager!
Madre mia que gozada táctica
Masterclass total 👏👏👏👏
Simple, smart, and at first glance, a great tactic. Xavi's brain is really a few steps ahead in the game. Can't wait for the day he'll be back. That's our biggest fantasy!! After Qatar 2022, he will come.
Edit: He's here!!!!!
Maybe
the thing about his tactic is that, the players, especially the goalkeeper and the backs, must have a very good vision and composure to break through the high press and find the free man from the build-up in the back. so, his gameplan will require if not world class players, a superior squad in that one particular competition. the only teams that i think xavi can implement this type of tactic to are Man City, Liverpool, PSG, possibly Juventus, Milan and Inter. no doubt its a good tactic, but if you have a shit squad, this tactic will most likely fail against any team.
@@nikko5786 and how is it that he manages to play that way with the players from al sadd
@@nikko5786 La Masia literally makes this type of players. Our current squad is fine to play it, if everyone including our wingers are fit.
Xavi will develop Pedri, Fati and Co. to the next level. Can't wait to watch them performing on the pitch in the next 2 to 5 years..
Welcome home master... to exited to see if you can recover barca now, and i'm sure you can do something to bringing back our barca in the right line
#vamosbarca
Finally the most awaited one is here ❤️ 🐐
His gonna be in Barcelona very very soon! And they will be back to there best
Are u sure about it?
the thing about his tactic is that, the players, especially the goalkeeper and the backs, must have a very good vision and composure to break through the high press and find the free man from the build-up in the back. so, his gameplan will require if not world class players, a superior squad in that one particular competition. the only teams that i think xavi can implement this type of tactic to are Man City, Liverpool, PSG, possibly Juventus, Milan and Inter. no doubt its a good tactic, but if you have a shit squad, this tactic will most likely fail against any team.
Hello from the future lmao. You're right
👌Xavi the legend
i hope bro.
some of the philosophies I already I understood but Xavi explain it very clear which makes it more interesting especially the third man and how to solve the low block. This video is like having a ball, a treasure
Este hombre es un genio
Welcome to Back XAVI #FORCABARCA
Johann Cruyff in heaven: perfect.
This man is discipline at it’s finest. I hope he can help Barcelona with his technique and class. 👏🏻👏🏻
The 3-4-3 formation is definitely from Cruyff
Cruyff played with a diamond in midfield, but they were allowed to rotate positions a lot
No I guess. Cruyff played diamond in the midfield.. Xavi likes it as wide as possible to open up the play. Cruyff had it more compact.
Cryuff played a 3-4-3 diamond not a flat 3-4-3 or in Xavi's case it is more like a 3-2-4-1.
The formation was Cruyff the dream team
It work well
What a brain it was so interesting that the video finished and it only felt like a minute brilliant his a absolute amazing manager
Todo niño tendria que mirar este video es una catedra
👍💪⚽️🏆🏆🏆gracias xavi que viva el CruyffsisMO 🏆🏆🏆😎
Our legend 🖤❤️💜
Un auténtico genio Don Xavi Hernández. Increíble la de situaciones que tiene imaginadas para sacar la pelota jugada y ofrecer soluciones al pasador. Es como un jugador experto de ajedrez que siempre se anticipa a lo que va hacer el rival. Incomprensible que no esté ya entrenando al Barça, la única explicación es haber apoyado a Víctor Font en las elecciones.
jajajajajaja
@@niu67tutyihiggik30 jjajaja
As a United fan, I'd honestly love to have him on the touchline at Old Trafford as soon as physically possible. But seems like his heart is probably set on coaching Barca one day and I can't blame him
Quit dreaming, the link between Barca and city is insane now
United tiki taka....
What a sight that would be for the prem
Xavi is interested in coaching in the Premier League, but it will be a long time before he does that. I do imagine him being the United coach in the future though
@@ashleyclark6749 Man he said he would like to coach Man U. After Barca ofc.
Best version of xavi is out there, Ten Hag from Ajax.. Utd shld get him..
His ideas and the way he delivers them sound like a solid foundation for any team with money for the next 2-3 decades
Welcome back home xavi♥️🔴🔵
He definitely knows how to keep a person engaged with how he gets his team to play.
Xavi is a expert 👏🔵🔴
This man is a Legend, Love Al Sadd SC - Greetings from Algeria
Xavi is the only hope for the best and for the future of Barcelona but Xavi is one great manager that I can listen all day.
Barça need this man now more than ever...
Maestro Xavi 😍💙❤️
Ojalá pronto llegues al club de nuestros amores, el Barça. Te esperamos con muchas ganas.
Hard work, intensity and pure magic.....
First time was Pep, and this time this Barca DNA.....
Barca Revolution 2.0 is loading..... 🔥
A little mix of johan, van gaal, rijkaard, Guardiola. I love it! I can’t wait for him at barca. He’s going to have gavi Pedri fati de jong just imagine that
Finally. The Master is here.
I thought I was pretty good tactically. But this video (I'm only 3 minutes in lol) is showing me that there are many levels to this game
This filled my soul with joy! Thank you so much for the free content, massively appreciated.
"Ball is not a bomb, Ball is a treasure" ♥️
This looks so difficult to implement in real life. Football management is hard 😪
Who's here after Xavi destroyed Ancellotti's madrid at Bernabeu 4-0?
Whose here after ancelloti destroyed Xavi's barca at Spotify camp nou 4-0 ?
Who's here after ancelotti destroyed xavi's barça at camp nou 4-0?
@@frfriedrice5536In the cup. That's why no one cares.
As much as I am a real supporter I love seeing Xavi showing his vast skills learnt from Barça and pep that’s amazing man.. wishing plenty luck and hopefully we get to see him in Barça
I came here from RabonaTV, and boyyy listening to Xavi talking about tactic is a bliss
Can't wait to see him at Barca
He's the perfect fit for the club
Hopefully he does well
This guy seems pretty knowledgeable. I bet he was a good player.
Welcome back Home Maestro Xavi 🧠 Xavi will mark an era at barca also as a coach 💯 A new era officially begins #forçabarça 💙❤️ #viscaelbarça
i love you so much Xavi.
These are the times when I wish I knew Spanish..
Lol I’m half Spanish
There are english subtitles too bro.. 🙂🙃
@@jaytripathi5996 Still, that's nowhere the same as being able to comprehend what Xavi has to say in first person, it's just something different. The subtitles are more like a compensation than an alternative, lol.
hopefully De Jong is gonna thrive in his system with another pivot alongside him
Nice
De Jong and Nico as pivots🔥🔥🔥
Xavi is like a pragmatist. His tactics, his ideology are properly suit our players and team. I just hope he come to Barça and make us proud again💙❤️
A true master class... Cannot get tired to watch it 🙌
Where others hesitate, He's already on to 3rd and 4h phase and the Killer move. Come & Stay.
I enjoy when managers have a specific tactic they want their team to play. I wonder what tactic is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants Manchester United to play? You don’t see the specific style of play.
Ole tactic. Press the ball high, asking every player to be clinical, and all must have high workrate. Thats all. Basic instruction. Maybe..
@@amarnuar674 High fullbacks. Floating CAM with 1 inside forward to play the half spaces and 1 winger to stretch with the full backs (depending on the side). No9 with a highwork rate, that's clinical and he wants to play with a CDM we just don't have 1.
He has an obvious style of play but since Ronaldo came in, we can't play it because we can't press from the front.
This is an absolute gift. His philosophy is going to make for some beautiful football
Can’t wait for him to Coach Barcelona. He will bring back the glory days to Barça.