Santi Cazorla says Xavi deserved better from Barcelona after last season's sacking.
The Real Oviedo veteran played for Xavi at Al Sadd in Qatar.
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Cazorla told the Athletic: “I know that Xavi feels the same way about Barcelona as I do about Oviedo. He came to the dugout at a low point, out of love for the club and because he wanted to help.
"He trusted young players who are now making their mark and are world-class, like Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi. He brought them back so they could fight for titles. But that wasn’t valued.
“They have been unfair to him and he has suffered a lot. I have spoken to him, he has had a very bad time. Now he wants to rest and spend time with his family. But in the future he will return to coaching.”