Xavi would reportedly jump at the chance to become the next manager of Manchester United if they decided to part company with Ruben Amorim.
The Portuguese head coach is under fresh pressure following the weekend defeat to Brentford, with former Barca boss Xavi one of the names already tipped for a potential role at Old Trafford. It has been claimed that the 45-year-old 'is monitoring the Premier League' and would 'immediately' take the United job, even without European football.
It would certainly be an interesting proposal, though United sources are adamant that Amorim will be given more time to turn things around. Xavi is known for a possession-based 4-3-3 formation, which focused on patient build-up play and creating numerical overloads as often as possible.
Here is a look at how United could hypothetically line up if Xavi were their next manager.
1. Manchester United could change formation if Xavi became the new head coach
Manchester United could change formation if Xavi became the new head coach | Getty Images | line-up builder Photo: Getty Images | line-up builder
2. GK - Senne Lammens
Lammens is the long-term option to start in goal for the remainder of the season. | Manchester United via Getty Images
3. CB - Leny Yoro
Yoro is the brightest centre-back at the club and should form part of any defence. | Manchester United via Getty Images
4. CB - Lisandro Martinez
Martinez is still the best option on the left of a back two and could have a key role under a future manager. | Manchester United via Getty Images