Xavi sends Manchester United dig in Barcelona rebuild warning

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Barcelona manager Xavi namedropped Manchester United when outlining what must not happen to the Catalans while he is in charge.

The Barca legend returned to the Nou Camp as manager in November and has helped to push them right back up the La Liga standings.

Xavi replaced Ronald Koeman in the dugout with Barcelona languishing in ninth spot. They are now sitting second, although it has not been all plain-sailing since the World Cup winner headed back to the place where he became a worldwide figure and serial trophy winner as a player.

Barcelona sit 15 points behind El Clasico rivals Real Madrid — albeit with a game to spare — and were eliminated from the Europa League by Eintracht Frankfurt, after failing to make the Champions League knockout stages. READ MORE: Manchester United loanee Amad opens up on racist abuse he has suffered Yet a place in the Champions League next season now awaits on account of their recent league form and Xavi, while demanding patience for what he wants to achieve long-term, cited United and their ongoing struggles as a reference point for Barcelona's topsy-turvy campaign.