Barcelona coach Xavi has welcomed the World Cup recess.

Xavi spoke at an event at the Santander Work Café on Passeig de Gràcia on Monday to present what will be the 25th edition of his football school.

Xavi has spoken about the current situation at Barça and the World Cup, explaining that he needed this break.

"I have disconnected, I needed it," he said. "I've been here for a year and it's like it's been many more. There's a lot of stress. We're good in the league, we haven't made the grade in the Champions League. We're fine, we're in the process of improving and we need time.

"Barça is a rollercoaster of emotions and even more so being at [my home club]. It's your home and you have criticism and it's difficult to handle, but I try to be strong and I'm sure we're going to turn around the situation the club was in when we arrived."