Steven Gerrard has praised Barcelona's decision to appoint Xavi as their manager, insisting it's good to have someone with the club's "DNA" leading the side.
Xavi, who won 25 trophies and made more than 750 appearances for Barcelona during his playing days, was appointed the club's boss last November. It was a risky move, as the 42-year-old's managerial CV only contained a spell at Saudi Arabian outfit Al Sadd.
Yet Barcelona's decision has paid off. The team have jumped from ninth to third in La Liga and recorded a famous 4-0 away win against bitter rivals Real Madrid earlier this month. They've also reached the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
