QNA
Former Barcelona star Xavi Hernandez said on Wednesday that he had recovered from the coronavirus, returned home and resumed his duties as Qatari side Al-Sadd's head coach.
"Thank you so much for all the caring messages that I've received during these days," he wrote on his verified Instagram page alongside an image of him holding his daughter.
"I want to share with you that I'm recovered and back home with my family and the Al-Sadd team."
Xavi, 40, announced on Saturday that he had tested positive following routine screening of players and staff in Qatar's top-flight.
Xavi missed Al-Sadd's 2-1 victory over Al-Khor, their first fixture since the resumption of the league which was suspended in March to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Al Sadd are preparing for the upcoming QNB Stars League Round 19 clash against Al Ahli on Monday at Al Janoub Stadium.
Also, Al Sadd's new player Rodrigo Tabata was warmly welcomed for his first training session, after signing a one-season deal with the club.
Tabata underwent special training with the supervision of the fitness coach to prepare himself to join group training.
"I am happy to join Al Sadd, and I promise everyone that I will give all that I have, and always my best, so that I will be up to the expectations of the management of the club and its fans, who are awaiting a lot from me," Tabata said.
"I played with most of the players in the Al Sadd team during my time with the club in 2014 and I know them well and they also know my style, and therefore we will not need time to adapt, especially in this period when the team is up against some difficult challenges which require the combined effort of everyone," Tabata added.