Thread by @barcacentre

Xavi Hernández: "Sevilla are a difficult opponent despite their results. Sampaoli is a great coach and things are going to be difficult for us." #fcblive

Xavi: "We need the fans at the Camp Nou tomorrow."

Xavi: "We feel comfortable in any system. We've played great games with two wide wingers too... Basically it doesn't vary that much. Maybe with Frenkie and Busi together, with four midfielders, fewer balls are lost."

Xavi: "Busquets' renewal? We are waiting for his decision. If he continues, I will be delighted."

Xavi: "Pablo Torre needs to play, he needs matches and rhythm. He will play with the B side to have minutes and enjoyment."

Xavi: "We must not lower our guard."

Xavi: "Dembélé is the best in 1v1 situations, but Raphinha, Ansu, Ferran can do it too. We lose 1v1's a lot, but we also win in other things."

Xavi: "Vinícius, who is very good 1v1, causes the opponent to be more aggressive. That also happened with Neymar. There is a referee and a committee that must do their job."

Xavi: "Frenkie has always been essential for me. He's fast, strong, he has a lot of quality... He has all the qualities Barça need and that's why he's one of the most used players."

Xavi: "If Chelsea have signed so many players, it's because they can do it and the Premier League allows it. But it's not something that worries me, I focus on Barça."

Xavi: "We are candidates to win La Liga, but we are not favourites. It will be very difficult for us because we are fighting against the champion. I see Madrid doing well even though they're five points behind."

Xavi: "Fati? Things will work out for him. We have to be patient with him. We trust him a lot. He is working very well and he has a tremendous mentality."

Xavi: "Balde? Doctors say everything is fine. He will be available tomorrow, but the decision on whether he will play has not yet been made."

Xavi: "The normal thing for Koundé is to play as a centre-back, his natural position, but since we don't have a natural right-back, he has adapted very well there."