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More than two weeks have passed since Xavi declared his intention to leave his position as manager of Barcelona at the conclusion of the current season. The idea that he should “liberate the players and relieve external pressure” was his motive.
Unfortunately, the impact he had hoped for from his statement has been severely lacking. It would seem that nobody at Barca is able to escape the strain. They took another hit to their dying championship aspirations when they tied a home match with 19th-placed Granada.
They have 51 points, enough for third place in La Liga, while Real Madrid and Girona are ten and five points ahead, respectively.
How Barcelona disrespected Xavi
Apparently, these days, Xavi seems to be feeling rather alone. Directors Mateo Alemany and Jordi Cruyff, with whom he had a strong rapport, departed in the summer, stripping him of his power. Deco, who was more in line with the president’s views, stepped in.
Rumor has it that Deco has reservations about Xavi’s performance on the job and isn’t hesitant to voice them discreetly. The boss, however, receives unwavering backing from the president and his associates alike during their meetings.
Even Laporta tells the management he is hoping he can reconsider and stay in the position for a little longer, as per BBC. True to his heart, Xavi is a “Cule” and a Barcelona fanatic. He supposedly finds it devastating to hear his own children criticize him as a coach at school. It’s still another argument against staying put.
Laporta may have shown his fondness for the 44-year-old publicly, but events that occurred in the days leading up to Christmas, proved his position was precarious. Laporta went to see Barcelona B play, and he wasted no time in telling reporters “off the record” that B coach Rafa Marquez was ready to step in.
Joan Laporta’s behind-the-scenes championing of Rafa Marquez hasn’t made Xavi feel any more supported
In the weeks that followed, that…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-02-17 18:56:58
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