Barcelona midfielder Xavi will have a significant contribution to make during the final months of the season as the Catalans attempt to repeat 2009 's historic treble victory , according to manager Luis Enrique . The 35-year-old Barcelona star recently travelled to Qatar to discuss a possible switch to Al Sadd ahead of next season and has managed just five starts in 21 games during 2015 . However , after Xavi assisted Jeremy Mathieu 's winning goal against Celta Vigo on Sunday , Enrique believes the midfielder has a vital role to play . Barcelona manager Luis Enrique insists Xavi has a vital role to play in the club 's hunt for the treble . Xavi congratulates Jeremy Mathieu after setting up the Frenchman 's winner in the 1-0 over Celta Vigo . Midfielder Xavi has managed just five starts for Barcelona in 21 games since the turn of the year . Enrique talks at Tuesday 's press conference ahead of Barcelona 's La Liga clash with Almeria on Wednesday . 'Xavi is an important player for us in any month of the year , ' said Enrique . 'He is the player that has played most games in a Barça shirt and will decide ( his future ) . He knew it would be a special year for him and he has accepted it . He helps us both on and off the field . ' With the treble still possible , the La Liga leaders face Alemria on Wednesday , play Athletic Bilbao in the final of the Copa del Rey and take on Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals of the Champions League .
Barcelona star Xavi has managed just five starts since end of season . The midfielder recently travelled to Qatar to discuss possible switch . Luis Enrique believes Xavi has vital role to play towards the turn of the year .