Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Espanyol - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - November 20, 2021 FC Barcelona coach Xavi reacts REUTERS/Albert Gea
(Reuters) - Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez should be given "time and confidence" to succeed at the Catalan club, former captain Carles Puyol said after his ex-team mate began life in his new role with a 1-0 home win over local rivals Espanyol.
Xavi, who played for Barcelona for 17 years and won 25 trophies, was named head coach after the club sacked Ronald Koeman earlier this month.
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