The future of Xavi Hernandez as manager of FC Barcelona is currently under scrutiny following the team’s recent setbacks. In the wake of the controversial defeat against Real Madrid last Sunday, Barcelona now finds itself under pressure from Girona to secure second place in the league standings. A key decision that the club must make is whether to retain Xavi as manager or appoint a replacement.
Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger, who recently praised Xavi’s work at Barcelona in an interview with L’Équipe, believes that the Spaniard did a great job and left too soon. Barcelona has endured a difficult week, having been eliminated from the Champions League and suffering a loss in El Clásico, which has left them 11 points behind the league leaders. Wenger attributed these setbacks to bad luck but acknowledged the team’s growth under Xavi’s guidance. He pointed out that Barcelona was unlucky against Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid but showed signs of improvement in both matches.
Wenger expressed optimism about Barcelona’s future, particularly due to the presence of talented young players within the squad. He wished that Xavi had stayed on as manager, believing that the team would only get stronger with time. The decision of whether to retain Xavi as manager or appoint a replacement will be a crucial one for Barcelona as they look to rebuild and return to their former glory.
