Xavi Hernandez has been under extreme pressure over the last few days. Following Sunday’s dismal defeat to Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final, there has been plenty of discussion about whether he should keep his position as Barcelona’s head coach.
Earlier this week, at The Best FIFA awards in London, Pep Guardiola – former Barcelona manager and teammate of Xavi – gave his public backing to the 43-year-old coach. Speaking to the media (via Sport) ahead of Thursday’s Copa del Rey clash with Unionistas de Salamanca, Xavi thanked the Manchester City manager for his words.
“First of all, I would like to thank Pep for the support and the words of love. He knows about the difficulty and demands of coaching such a big club.”
Xavi also revealed the contents of conversations that he has had with president Joan Laporta in the aftermath of Sunday’s defeat.
“We had contact. There is calm. The message is Tots units fem forca (Together we are strong). We’re in good spirits and there are three titles left, the most important ones. There is faith and trust with the staff and players.”
It is essential that Barcelona win against Unionistas on Thursday, and convincingly too, otherwise the pressure on Xavi will only get worse. For now at least, there is hope that things will get better.
Jaymeedad
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respect
Peaceking1234
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People should just stop being Bias and be True Football Fans , Every Manager , Team , Club and Player have UPs and DOWNs but when its a Barcelona Related , Look at the Harsh and Joke Comments💔😒 , To me Xavi is doing a good Job not to talk of , He's working whiles we are in our bad financial times but still won Titles , something many can't do , Back him💪 to do better not always HATE💯😒
Adhnaan17
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People should just stop being Bias and be True Football Fans , Every Manager , Team , Club and Player have UPs and DOWNs but when its a Barcelona Related , Look at the Harsh and Joke Comments💔😒 , To me Xavi is doing a good Job not to talk of , He's working whiles we are in our bad financial times but still won Titles , something many can't do , Back him💪 to do better not always HATE💯😒
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our fans mentality becoming worse than man u and Chelsea fans those who really knows football and isn't biased will really know xavi is the problem. my father who is Real Madrid fan said these matches ain't nothing to do with xavi. the mistakes our players are childish and even if there isn't any coach good player doesn't make these mistakes becz this are basic things players should be carefully of.
Peaceking1234
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Only ONE MASTERMIND🐐👑👇 to Ever do so 🔝👏
Abin_nisham
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I Stand with you xavi. He could turn around the situation. We are barca not only while winning games but also in difficult situation.