Sadly, Liverpool won’t be facing Xavi in the Club World Cup semi-finals, after his side Al Sadd were knocked out by Monterrey in the quarters.
Instead, we face the Mexicans tomorrow night – while Xavi’s Doha-based team have made the very short trip home!
Before thy were defeated though, Xavi was asked about the prospect of facing Liverpool – and gave a a tremendously insightful answer.
The way he lauds Jurgen Klopp’s tactics is especially brilliant.