Barcelona have “total” faith in Xavi Hernandez, and his current job is not in jeopardy, a team source shared with the media, despite the poor form recently both in results and in performances on the pitch.
Barcelona lost to Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 in the Champions League yesterday and won with a lot of luck their match during the weekend against Real Sociedad 1-0 after Ronald Araújo netted in the extra time as almost 2 weeks ago, the Catalan club lost El Classico 2-1.
Barcelona have “total” faith in Xavi as coach, a club source told ESPN, despite their dip in form and recent results.
Sources said questions about his future were “out of place” given his track record and argued his long-term project shouldn’t be questioned due to poor form. pic.twitter.com/qN3TTSWs6Z
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 8, 2023
However, discussions about firing the manager are not held, and the position of Xavi as boss of Barcelona is considered without an alternative soon. Barca bosses think of it as a long-term project, and the recent results are part of the process, so they can’t influence their decisions or trust in the side’s legend such as Xavi.
“You must only dismiss the head coach when you don’t see solutions,” former Barca defender Pique shared today.