Former Barcelona midfielder Bernd Schuster says he can understand Xavi's frustrations.

Xavi is set to step down as Barca coach at the end of the season.

Schuster told El Larguero that "it was surprising", but assured that he understands the decision because "you are fighting 24 hours every week with criticism".

The former player highlighted that Xavi "does not have such an excellent team either".

But rather a "complicated team for years, which cannot reach the top, even though it won the league last year".