Does anyone have statistics as to how many passes arrive at the team mate by each player? Would be interesting to see as I think the only thing Thiago has to learn right now to get a starting spot is not giving away the ball easily.
Thiago infact has got Dispossessed more than Xavi , but his defensive contribution is much higher than that of Xavi, he's made more tackles and interceptions than Xavi in less than half the games. I think that should be the reason why Thiago should start, because Xavi hasn't got it in his legs to track back more often, and that can cost us dearly.
It's time for Thiago to get his deserved place. I wasn't even happy when Xavi signed the extension till 2016. one thing being that Thiago would have to wait much longer and also the likes of Roberto and Samper would be vying for a place aswell, i really thought he'd retire by next season. It's best to leave the game on a high, rather than being pushed off, as was the case for Madrid Legend Guti.
Xavi has done so much to this club and probably one of the best mids we've ever had, but he should know his time to call it off, one more year max, and after that it's always going to be difficult to stay at a top club like Barca.