Published 15:13 IST, April 18th 2020

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta says golden generation of La Masia cannot be replicated

Former Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta believes the club's famous La Masia generation which dominated world football under Guardiola won't be repeated ever

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2010 World Cup winner and Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta believes that golden generation of La Masia can never be replicated. Iniesta along with La Masia graduates Victor Valdes, Xavi, Carles Puyol, Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Gerrard Pique formed a strong team that dominated world football under manrial reign of current Manchester City manr Pep Guardiola. Andres Iniesta, who currently plies his trade for Vissel Kobe in Japan, is currently in Spain with his family as J League is suspended due to Coronavirus pandemic. 

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Andres Iniesta believes golden Barcelona's golden La Masia generation won't be repeated

Speaking to Guardian, Andres Iniesta spoke in length about his time at Barcelona, his exit and current coronavirus crisis. With clubs forced into financial crisis and Barcelona board's civil war, Catalan giants might cast ir eye on La Masia, which built foundations for club's success in 2000s. Andres Iniesta reckons that golden generation of La Masia won't be repeated; however, he adds that it doesn't necessarily mean it will get worse in terms of how club fares. Among current squad, Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Gerrard Pique were part of famous La Masia generation which also had likes of Xavi, Iniesta, Valdes and Puyol, while Pedro also played an instrumental role in Pep Guardiola's Barcelona side. Since n only Sergi Roberto has been able to stake a regular place in squad with Sergi Samper, Abel Ruiz and Carles Perez sold, while emergence of Ansu Fati is a sign of hope for lost La Masia tradition. 

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Andres Iniesta reveals Xavi, Valdes could return to Barcelona

Speaking to Guardian about La Masia, Andres Iniesta reveals that former players could return to 'coincide' at Barcelona again. Iniesta adds that during ir era 'lived with club' as y got into first team and playing for 10, 12, 15 years, before becoming captains. He added that as young footballer coaching is essential and his teammates who have risen through La Masia and had a long career at Camp u have a big plus and can come in and help newer generation. When quizzed about wher Andres Iniesta would return, he said that he would love to return but it would ultimately depend on what capacity he's offered. 

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15:13 IST, April 18th 2020