No. Ranieri only just said that the reason why he choose Poulsen instead of Xabi, was that he thought Xabi was slow. And if you read the whole article, you would know that Xabi replied:
“I will never be the fastest player in a team, but I have other qualities that are more important for my role on the field.
As you know, I love playmakers, when I play I try to be one, a la Xavi and such, but I don't even like watching Riquelme play because it pisses me off he has such a fanbase when he chokes it up all the time. Couldn't even cut it in Barca.
As you know, I love playmakers, when I play I try to be one, a la Xavi and such, but I don't even like watching Riquelme play because it pisses me off he has such a fanbase when he chokes it up all the time. Couldn't even cut it in Barca.