Barcelona board members have started doubting Xavi after recent results – report

Wednesday’s 2-3 defeat against Royal Antwerp has put forward Xavi’s future at Barcelona out in the public.

The general consciousness has always been that the fact that he will be protected at least until the end of the season, but the results that have followed in the recent weeks are beginning to question that.

“I consider myself capable of turning the situation around. I am confident that the team will improve. Trust me. Laporta and Deco have confidence in me,” said the manager after the Antwerp game.

“Today we spent two hours talking with Deco and President Laporta. There is no problem inside. I’m fine, positive. It is not that I am in a bad situation,” he added.

Contrary to the manager’s statement, journalist Ferran Correas has reported via SPORT that the board has started to doubt Xavi’s capabilities, however, no one from the club office is allowed to speak publicly about the situation.

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The reservations surrounding Xavi are not mere fabrications by the media; they had already taken root among certain members of the board of directors before the recent national team break and the setback against Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League. 

Furthermore, these concerns resurfaced following the team’s defeat against Girona last Sunday in Montjuic.

Criticism was directed at both the outcome of the match and the team’s performance, accompanied by dissatisfaction with the coach’s statements. 

However, these sentiments were expressed behind closed doors and Barça directors had been advised weeks ago to refrain from discussing the coach in public.

President Joan Laporta, the ardent supporter of Xavi, recognizes, based on his experience in the position, that during challenging times, it is advisable to close ranks and project an image of unity. 

Regrettably, this objective has not been fully realized, particularly in light of recent events surrounding the Antwerp match and the management might very well be doing its homework to find a suitable man who can turn things around.