Former Barcelona star Rafael Marquez has declined to answer questions over replacing Xavi Hernandez as head coach. The situation surrounding Xavi’s future at the club remains unsure following a rollercoaster few days in Catalonia.
The Barcelona and Xavi Hernandez exit drama has taken another twist amid reports of player unrest. Xavi’s decision to change his stance on leaving Barcelona this summer appeared to have placed the squad on a solid footing.
Barcelona have secure second place, and a spot in next season’s Spanish Super Cup, if they defeat Rayo Vallecano on Sunday evening. Xavi Hernandez’s side have won their last two (vs Real Sociedad and Almeria), and they should welcome back Ronald Araujo from injury as they go for three on the trot.
In the 72 hours, speculation has ramped up in regards to Xavi Hernandez being sacked by Barcelona, and the man himself has addressed the speculation during his press conference on Saturday afternoon.
Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez faces a crucial few days as the club make a call on his future. The former Spanish international performed a shock U-turn on his initial decision to leave Barcelona ahead of the season run in.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez will meet with President Joan Laporta this afternoon to discuss his future, following a number of reports stating that he will be sacked at the end of the season.
Barcelona are widely reported to be sacking manager Xavi Hernandez at the end of the season, marking a third U-turn on the coach’s future this season. It could be a costly operation.
It seemed that Xavi Hernandez would leave his post as Barcelona manager at the end of the current season. However, earlier this month, the Spanish legend made a turnaround in his decision and opted to stay.
Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo sat out their 1-0 win over Real Sociedad on the bench, and was left out of the squad entirely against Almeria, despite returning to training.
Before Barcelona’s 2-0 victory over Almeria, multiple sources reported that Xavi Hernandez could be sacked as early as next week, despite only recently committing his future to the club for another season.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez did what he said he would not for several months of 2024 – change his mind on his future of the club. In a chaotic week,
Barcelona may or may not be able to make a star signing this summer, but somebody at the club is making it clear they want to. After it emerged that Athletic Club’s Nico Williams was their top target to strengthen the attack, further details have come to light.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez gave little away about their transfer strategy this summer, after declaring that they had not intended on bringing in Vitor Roque in December.
Barcelona’s season has been one of little stability, with ups and downs, and few moments of comfort for anyone. However there is a clear stretch in which things went best, and that was after Andreas Christensen moved into midfield.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has told the press that handling starlet Lamine Yamal can be ‘difficult’ at a tactical. The 16-year-old scored the opener and ultimately the winner for Barcelona against Real Sociedad, but the lack of game time for Vitor Roque was once again the main talking point.
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