Barcelona travel to San Sebastian tomorrow evening to take on Real Sociedad in their second matchday of the La Liga season.
Xavi Hernandez’s men drew the first 0-0 with Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou. Despite the array of attacking talent they had at their disposal the Catalan side were unable to break down a stubborn and well-organised opponent – they’ll want a win at Anoeta.
But La Real are a fine side in their own right. They got three points on the board in their opening game of the 2022/23 season by beating Cadiz 1-0 down in Andalusia. They’ll hope for a stirring performance in their first home fixture of the new campaign.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Xavi was asked about Barcelona’s right-back situation as well as the future of Frenkie de Jong. Sergino Dest has been connected with a departure as Barcelona have been linked with many right-backs.
“We wanted to sign [Cesar] Azpilicueta and it couldn’t be,” Xavi said as carried by Fabrizio Romano. “We’ll see what we do. Sergino Dest? He knows about the situation. Frenkie de Jong is a spectacular player with a lot of leadership.”
Xavi: “We wanted to sign Azpilicueta and it couldn't be. We'll have to see what we do. Sergino Dest? He knows about the situation”. Dest, currently out of Barça plans. 🚨🔵 #FCB
“Frenkie de Jong is a spectacular player, with a lot of leadership”, Xavi added. pic.twitter.com/ijC1ZtQcO5
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 20, 2022
