Barcelona legend Xavi has spoken of his admiration for Sergi Busquets.

Xavi, currently at Al-Sadd in Qatar, spoke to Marca and praised his former Blaugrana team-mate.

"I'm a huge fan and he's a very close friend," explained Xavi.

"He's in game-changing, match-winning form, setting up goals, getting his hands dirty and putting the opposition under pressure in their own half.

"He has to step up and lead this Barcelona team over the next few years, both out on the pitch and in the dressing room."