Xavi Exceeds Expectations at Netherlands

Netherlands sporting director Nigel de Jong has acknowledged that Xavi was not the first choice to coach the national team. The former Barcelona midfielder was appointed after both Pep Guardiola and Arne Slot declined the opportunity to lead the 'Oranje'. afrikasportnews.co.za

Despite being the third option, Xavi is fulfilling his duties exceptionally well in his early days as national team coach. The coach from Terrassa is proving that he might just be the right man for the job after all, exceeding expectations in his initial matches with the Netherlands.