Barça's Xavi calls Manchester United's Ten Hag a 'great coach' ahead of play-off

Barça's Xavi calls Manchester United's Ten Hag a 'great coach' ahead of play-off

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández lavishes praise on opposite number Erik ten Hag ahead of his team's clash with Manchester United in their Europa League play-off tie on Thursday.

"Turning around Man United's situation was not easy and he is doing it" Xavi says, adding "it's a shame we're not playing at home" in reference to his view that Barcelona belong in Europe's top level Champions League.