In Spain they say that Xavi’s time at Barcelona is numbered: the former culé who could replace him

After the defeat suffered by Barcelona against Real Madrid in the final of the Spanish Super Cup, in Spain they ensure that Xavi’s continuity at the helm of the Catalan team’s bench is hanging by a thread. Although president Joan Laporta has confirmed his trust in him, part of the board is reportedly talking to another former Barcelona player who could replace him in the next few days.

The facial expression and the look at the floor at the end of the match are a clear example of the anguished moment that Xavi Hernández is experiencing on the Barcelona bench. A defeat against his classic rival which also made him appear boring, overwhelmed and overwhelmed by the situation, aroused strong criticism and questions to those who characterized him precisely as a player with a good touch and harmonious play in the middle of the pitch.

If it wasn’t enough to apologize after the match, the Barcelona media pointed to him as the main person responsible for the humiliation in La Liga where they are fourth in the standings with 41 points and 9 behind leaders Girona (49). Furthermore, in the Champions League, he lost his last match against the modest Royal Antwerp of Belgian football, who finished last in group H.

A Barcelona with little creativity in midfield, players who are unable to impose themselves in Hernández’s team such as Pedri, Gavi and Joao Félix. Let’s not forget that more than 200 million were also invested to bring in Ferran Torres, Raphinha, Koundé and Lewandowski.

Furthermore, they are a weak team in defense: in the last five games they have scored 10 goals, but have received just as many on goal. One of the most questioned is that of Adria de Mesa, a former Kings League player who recently played for the Barbastro club of the Spanish Second Federation.

Although Laporta confirmed his trust in Barca