FORCA BARCA: Possible Xavi return? Suarez 'could miss out for 6 weeks'

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Xavi to return?

Abidal 'meets Xavi in Doha'

Barcelona chiefs have had a meeting in Doha with former player Xavi to discuss becoming their new manager according to RAC1.

Al-Sadd's respond

With rumours pointing to a potential reunion between Xavi Hernandez and Barcelona, the former Blaugrana midfielder's current club Al-Sadd have made their position clear.

"The issue of Xavi going to Barcelona is normal and expected because he will be at his club and it's his first home and he must return there in the future, but as of today, Xavi is the coach of Al Sadd," general manager Turki Al-Ali said on the club's official website.

A 'Yes' from Xavi could be enough

Xavi will decide whether to go to Barcelona or not tomorrow, if he says yes, Barca will sack Valverde, per journalist Gerard Romero.

Huge injury blow!

Spanish outlet SPORT reveals that the Uruguayan forward will be seen on Saturday by the doctor Roman Cugat due to an ongoing knee problem. Suarez has been in pain for several weeks and has not been able to play at 100 percent.

If that is the case, Barça will be without the striker for six weeks.

Germany rather than Italy for Todibo?

German outlet Bild are reporting that Todibo is in fact 'one step away' from joining Schalke, while Milan have moved on to other targets.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport – as cited by MilanNews.it – Todibo is no longer the top name on the Diavolo's defensive wish list. Milan wanted to put their faith in him both for the present and for the future, but they were unable to get a deal done.

The only good news...

Although Barca lost to Atletico, Thursday marked another standout display for Lionel Messi, who with a rating of 9.30, is WhoScored's Spanish Super Cup player of the round.