Guest SandyIniesta-Nordahl Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Spain's Xavi may miss World CupXavi has already played 60 games for club and country this seasonSpain midfielder Xavi could miss the World Cup with a muscle injury.The Barcelona star, 30, scored one goal and set up two in Saturday's 4-1 win at Villarreal but admitted afterwards that he has a 3cm tear above his calf."Xavi's playing with an injury that could see him miss the World Cup," said Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola.Xavi, whose side are battling with Real Madrid for the Spanish title, added: "I'm carrying a number of aches but the team has a lot on the line."Barca are four points clear at the top of La Liga but Real have four games remaining to the Catalans' three.From the BBC.Bad News Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboyrfc 296 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 if he is playing through it just now he will play through it for the WC surely?Easily the best midfield player in the world if you ask me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon 1,743 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 It would be a terrible shame for him to miss it. But if he is not fit he can't play, no point in doing himself further damage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuirhouseBear 291 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 All the better for England Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGers 96 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Who do they throw in for him? Fabregas? Not much of a drop off is it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon 1,743 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 All the better for England If they even make it out the group stages Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Ah well, Fabregas/Senna/Martinez/Raul Garcia to come in beside Alonso, or move Iniesta in one and play Mata or Navas.Strength in depth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappa 24 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 He'll make it, definitely. Love the passion towards Barca from him though. He'd rather secure their La Liga title than play in the World Cup in what is easily Spain's best ever chance to lift it. Legendary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 big loss for them if true but they have other players who can do a job for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allzo 91 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Bring on Fabregas, hardly a worry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I hink this year's World Cup will be a big let down and all the more so if Xavi misses out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 You want the best players to all be fit, and available!Hopefully Xavi makes it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baratheon 16 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 It's our year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrfc1873 48 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 It's our year Every year is England's year , but it's not happenin this year either Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrfc1873 48 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Fabregas is nowhere near xavi IMO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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