Xavi is convinced that after a successful season start, Sergio Busquets must become the new leader of the Barcelona team. 27-year-old midfielder Busquets, who has played all eleven Spanish league matches and for Al Sadd in Qatar, hopes that Busquets will fill this leadership role after he and Carles Puyol left the club. "I am a big fan of Busquets and a close friend of his. He has now reached a form in which he can change the course of the game, create opportunities, and eliminate the danger on his side. Now he just has to push himself even harder and become a true leader of the Barcelona club in the coming years - both on and off the field," the player spoke about his former teammate to Marca. At the moment, Barcelona is leading in the La Liga championship and is three points ahead of future rivals in the "El Clasico" duel. Such a team performance without Lionel Messi has left a great impression on the former club defender. "Considering the recent performances of the clubs, Barça looks like a stronger team. However, this is El Clasico and you can never predict what will happen in it. Barcelona is demonstrating incredible form without their leader and is doing a very good job and showing excellent results. I hope Messi will be able to play in this match, just for the sake of the game and entertainment watching him. Football cannot afford not having him on the field."
