Xavi jumps to defence of Barcelona pal Henry

Xavi has jumped to the defence of Barcelona teammate Thierry Henry.

The Frenchman is struggling to fight his way back into coach Pep Guardiola's first team.

Xavi said: "What Henry may be suffering from is a trust issue, but he is a professional and for us an example in the locker room. Within the field, his behavior has been exemplary, we have never had a problem with him.

"He's been training very hard and making the most of himself. To play or not it depends on the coach."