Spain's 2-1 defeat to Italy shows importance of Xavi & why Cesc Fabregas is seen as his ready-made replacement for Barcelona & La Roja
Spain, like Barcelona, are not the same side when Xavi is out. The 31-year-old is the chief component of La Roja's neat passing style. He defines and dictates, setting his side's attacks in motion, receiving and recycling - turning glitter into gold. Naturally then, his absence was felt on Wednesday
The 'X' factor | Xabi Alonso levelled, but Spain badly missed Xavi against Italy
Barcelona expect to produce a top-class midfielder for their first team every four years or so. It's a process which has seen Xavi, 31, followed by Iniesta, 27. But then there's a seven-year void until you reach Thiago, who is 20. It's a generation gap which can and probably should be filled by Cesc, who is 24
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Aug 11, 2011