The Argentine is out for three months after suffering an arrhythmia while on the pitch
Xavi's plans to strengthen his Barcelona team will be restricted due to the club's ongoing financial troubles. The Spanish manager will have a very minimal budget with which to work out a transfer plan.
Defender Dani Alves previously offered to help bring the club back to its former glory
The former rival captains unexpectedly found themselves in the same dressing room this season
Xavi is out to prove that he means business, and even his friends and former teammates need to follow his rules
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is expected to welcome back at least seven players from injury ahead of his first game in charge against Espanyol after the ongoing break.
Ansu Fati and Sergio Aguero are both sidelined again due to health concerns, leaving the club short on attackers
Barcelona wanted to sell Ousmane Dembele this summer but could not reach an agreement with interested clubs. The Catalan outfit are now eager to agree a new deal with the Frenchman, who has just seven months on his current contract.
The Brazilian has reportedly shown a massive lack of motivation
The arrival of Xavi Hernandez could pave the way for the Argentine's comeback
Xavi knows Barcelona veterans very well from his time as their teammate
The club's physiotherapists have been under fire in recent days due to the number of injured players
Xavi is keen for Barcelona to tie down Ousmane Dembele to a new deal as a priority. The Frenchman currently has just eight months on his deal and can negotiate pre-contracts with clubs outside Spain in January.
The Catalan giants still owe back payments to some former managers
Barcelona remain keen to sign Raheem Sterling from Manchester City, but the Premier League club want Frenkie de Jong included in any deal that will take the Englishman to the Camp Nou.
A total of 11 Barcelona players are now sidelined due to various injuries
Barcelona could only manage a 3-3 draw against Celta Vigo even after leading 3-0 early in the match
The young Brazilian has been a revelation this season
The former midfielder makes an emotional homecoming as manager
Al-Sadd and Barcelona came to an agreement on Friday
The Qatari club is not keen on letting the manager go in the middle of the season without proper compensation
The Argentine has been spotted in the Spanish capital where he is believed to be seeking specialist treatment