As rumors swirl that Xavi may be ousted from his post as Barcelona manager, the underdog has spoken out regarding his future.
Speculation regarding Xavi’s future at Barcelona has started after ESPN reported on Tuesday that some of his teammates have started to question the manager’s tactics and decisions. There has been talk that the 43-year-old coach may depart the squad at the end of the current season, therefore he has spoken publicly about his future intentions.
“I love this club,” the Catalan manager told reporters. What I bring to the table will be significant. Go home if I don’t do it. I wouldn’t be here if last year’s La Liga victory hadn’t happened. I will begin to prepare to depart the moment my followers cease to accompany me. As soon as I am informed that there is an issue, I will depart.
He went on to say, “We’re in the process of changing things,” referring to the club’s owners’ claim that signing him from Qatar was a low point. I am at peace. Three titles are still up for grabs. Succeeding is more likely than failing at this point.
After a slow start to the season, the defending Spanish champions are now in fourth place in La Liga, eight points lag behind Girona and seven behind Real Madrid, their bitter rivals. Furthermore, they have suffered two defeats at the hands of Los Blancos, the most recent being a 4-1 thrashing in the final of the Spanish Super Cup.
After a shaky start to the season, the reigning Spanish champions find themselves eight points lagging in La Liga, trailing both Girona and Real Madrid, their arch rivals. Also, they’ve lost twice to Real Madrid, the most recent being a 4-1 crushing in the final of the Spanish Super Cup.