Xavi Playing style, tactics in and out of possession at Al Sadd SC Masterclass

Subscribe to the CV Academy here for more coaching content… 0:00 - The most beautiful thing in football 0:16 - Playing style at Al Sadd SC 2:59 - In possession against a high press 6:04 - Creating numerical superiorities 9:51 - Pressing without the ball and the importance of the second ball 12:39 - Changing mentality to treasure the ball In the first of two exclusive Masterclass features with The Coaches’ Voice, Barcelona and Spain legend Xavi gives a fascinating insight into the style of play he has looked to instil in his first job as a head coach with Al Sadd SC in Qatar. The former midfielder, one of the greatest passers in the history of the game, explains his commitment to the possession game and discusses the strategies he has employed against both a high press and, as is more often the case in his current role, a deep-lying low block. He talks about the necessity of numerical superiority, both in possession and out of possession, and the importance of winning the sec