We have to be self-critical - Barcelona manager Xavi worried after Inter Milan defeat in Champions League × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football UEFA Champions League 2022-23 News We have to be self-critical - Barcelona manager Xavi worried after Inter Milan defeat in Champions League By Jidonu Mauyon Modified 05 Oct 2022 Follow Us 1 Comment Share Barcelona manager - Xavier Hernandez Following Barcelona's 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday (October 4), Blaugrana manager Xavi Hernandez has expressed concern over his side's chances of qualifying for the next round of the tournament. After losing 2-0 to Bayern Munich in their previous Champions League fixture, many expected a solid response from Barcelona at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium yesterday. However, the Catalan giants failed to impress and Hakan Calhanoglu's solitary strike condemned them to their second defeat in Europe this term. Get Italian Football News@_GIFNFT Inter Milan 1-0 FC BarcelonaInter shifted to park the bus in the last 10 minutes and they succeeded. Defending in mass was key in getting the win. Putting Lewandowski on complete lockdown and covering all the loose pieces - a defensive mastery from Inter.593FT Inter Milan 1-0 FC BarcelonaInter shifted to park the bus in the last 10 minutes and they succeeded. Defending in mass was key in getting the win. Putting Lewandowski on complete lockdown and covering all the loose pieces - a defensive mastery from Inter. Speaking after the game, Xavi couldn't hide his disappointment as he tried to explain what happened on the pitch from a strategic point of view. The Spaniard told Spanish publication Marca: “I am worried about the loss. The situation is difficult. We got into the game late and we lacked dynamism. We had chances but we did not make them count. We knew about the danger they can cause with shots outside the box." "We have three finals left and we are in an uncomfortable situation. We must compete better.” Xavi went on to reflect on the tactics of both teams during the encounter. He explained that his side struggled to break down the low block employed by the Italians and said: “We wanted to attack the spaces. We struggled inside and we tried outside. The circulation of the ball was difficult for us, the rhythm… We have to be self-critical. We tried inside, outside… it was a clear 5-3-2. In the second half, we were better. They closed things off well and scored from outside the area." "We knew that they would play on the counter-attack but maybe not with such a deep block. They scored from outside the area, it’s a shame. We deserved, at least, a draw. We lacked that talent and final pass, taking the right decision." Xavi concluded: "We could have shot more from outside the area. It’s a shame. We tried and it could not be. It’s now two defeats and it carries weight. We have to demand more of ourselves.” Inter@Inter_enWho is your #MOTM#ForzaInter #UCL #InterBarça1857Who is your #MOTM#ForzaInter #UCL #InterBarça https://t.co/56JKeA8YY9 Barcelona risk missing out on Champions League knockout phase Another disappointing European night for Barcelona. As things stand, Barcelona occupy the third position in Group C with just three points from three games - that is a whopping six points behind table-toppers Bayern Munich and three points behind yesterday's opponents Inter Milan. Xavi's men have just three games left to salvage their Champions League campaign. They will need to win all their remaining games to book a spot in the next round. It remains to be seen how they'll fare in the coming weeks. Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Liverpool and other EPL GW 10 fixtures! Click here Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Ritwik Kumar × Feedback Thank You! 1 comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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