Al-Sadd boss Xavi Hernández spoke highly of Barcelona manager Valverde in an interview after his coaching debut.
Xavi was asked about what Barça is missing: "What does he want me to say? What has Valverde failed? The Catalans are very demanding. Barça is the new league champion, let's not forget it."
"What is missing? Well, that Champions so desired but it's so difficult ... Valverde is doing a good job and we have to praise him. "