Dark shadow over Barcelona: cabin affront to Xavi?
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Barcelona coach Xavi is said to be out of the dressing room with the likes of Alba, Piqué, de Jong and Depay reportedly speaking out against the Spaniard.
At the Barcelona FC the house blessing is currently hanging more than just wrong. In the Champions League, the Catalans are up against after the recent draw Inter Milan before the end and in the league there was a sensitive bankruptcy in the Clasico against real Madrid. Coach Xavi in particular is increasingly the focus of criticism and seems to no longer have the cabin behind him.
As a player for the Catalans, Xavi was a true master of his craft. In his new position as coach, however, he is not yet above all doubts. According to information from El National some players are said to think that Xavi is not the right man for the job. The biggest point of criticism is his lack of experience.
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The football portal also reveals the names that should not be particularly impressed by the Spaniard’s work. These are apparently Jordi Alba, Gerard Piqué, Memphis Depay, Frenkie de Jong and currently on loan Sergino Dest and Samuel Umtiti. In the list of alleged main critics of Xavi, it is noticeable that all those involved do not currently play a major role in the coach. Accordingly, the story seems a little constructed and also contains some clues that speak against it.
The name Frenkie de Jong is a surprise on the list, given that Xavi is actually the closest thing to a spokesman at the club. It is not really obvious that long-time colleagues like Xavis Alba or Piqué start an affront when he was a player.
However, it is clear that the pressure on Xavi is growing. An end in the Champions League would not only ruin the season in sporting terms, but would also have significant economic consequences. The hashtag #xaviout made the rounds on social networks about the lost match against Real Madrid. The tide can turn so quickly, when two weeks ago the world of the Catalans was still pretty good.
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This article was originally published on 90min.com/de as Dark shadow over Barcelona: cabin affront to Xavi? released.