After the group stage exit from the Champions League, FC Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has admitted that the team have a ‘psychological issue’ at the moment and that is affecting performances.

“It is a psychological issue rather than a football one. They have to believe it and that is my job. We are encouraging them to dare and be brave. At Barcelona, it’s not worth playing 6/10 or 7/10. You have to aim for excellence. This is what is missing. Courage, aiming high and not low because that is not what Barcelona does. Being brave and understanding the game, we are not that far from what we want,” the Barcelona manager said.