Football NewsXavi believes Barcelona pose a threat on the counter-attack
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Barcelona’s form has been inconsistent in February, although their counter-attacking prowess has helped them to score crucial goals in LaLiga Santander and in their Europa League tie against Napoli.

The counter-attack is also part of Barca’s DNA

Xavi Hernandez believes Barcelona pose a threat on the counter-attack, which could be a crucial strategy during their LaLiga game against Athletic Club on Sunday. Barcelona’s form has been inconsistent in February, although their counter-attacking prowess has helped them to score crucial goals in LaLiga Santander and in their Europa League tie against Napoli. “Real Madrid caught us out with the counter-attack in one game, yet we caught Napoli out with it,” Xavi told the media. “This is also part of our DNA. I remember Hristo Stoichkov scoring goals against a high defence and David Villa and Thierry Henry. This is football; the spaces are used.” Barcelona were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Athletic Club in January, and they will be hoping to hit back in the league fixture at the Camp Nou. “We are a different state since the last time we faced them,” Xavi said.

Xavi has been impressed by Torres, Traore and Aubameyang

“We have improved in many aspects of the game, the ways of moving the ball around. Now we also have several different players. We have confidence and are improving, but we have to show that in every game. Athletic beat Real Sociedad with a fantastic result. Wins against Atletico Madrid and Valencia have helped push Barcelona into a Champions League spot, and they can consolidate their fourth-place position with another victory on Sunday. Since joining the club, Ferran Torres, Adama Traore, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have strengthened Barcelona’s attacking options, and Xavi has been impressed by the trio. “Without the new signings, we would not have achieved our goals,” Xavi added. “Auba did not surprise me because he’s always been a top goalscorer.

“Torres is an amazing player, with the work he brings and how he plays for the team. We are talking about a high-level player. He is the player that surprised me the most. He is awesome. Adama surprised me with his decision-making, which has improved recently.”