Xavi accepts he´s not ready for Spain as Lopetegui successor decision nears

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Xavi accepts he´s not ready for Spain as Lopetegui successor decision nears
Spain are expected to announce Luis Enrique as their new coach on Monday and Xavi is not disheartened about not being considered for it.

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