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Xavi planning tactical switch at Barcelona for new season

Xavi and his Barcelona players are currently preparing for the new season and the start of their title defense after winning La Liga last time out.

There have already been some changes to the playing staff, with Ilkay Gundogan and Inigo Martinez arriving, and Xavi is also thought to be planning some tactical tweaks.

Barcelona’s coach actually has a “tactical surprise” or two up his sleeve for the upcoming campaign, according to La Vanguardia.

Xavi is planning to play a 3-4-3 formation at times in what the report describes as “his most groundbreaking and risky proposal” since taking charge of the team.