Ronald Araujo was given the night off against Granada in La Liga on Sunday night, with the center-back an unused substitute in the 3-3 draw.
Barcelona’s Uruguay international has been carrying a knee problem this season, but Xavi denied after the game the issue was why he missed out.
Instead the Barcelona coach says he simply opted to give Araujo as rest as he has so many other options available to him right now.
“Ronald is fine, he is fine. He has no problem or any discomfort, he is calm and well,” he told reporters.