Barcelona’s new coach Xavi Hernandez is due to arrive in Spain on Saturday with the legendary midfielder facing an immense challenge to restore the fallen Catalan giants to their former glory. 

The Spaniard left Camp Nou to play for Qatari club Al Sadd in 2015, after making 767 appearances for Barcelona, with eight La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues among his 25 trophies. “It’s time to come home. Welcome, Xavi,” Barca tweeted in the early hours of Saturday morning, as Spain slept.