This week, the situation of Xavi Hernandez as coach of FC Barcelona has caused a lot of ink to flow.
Real Madrid’s 4-1 victory over their rivals in the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday has led many to question whether 43-year-old Xavi Hernandez should continue in office. For now, it looks like Xavi will remain in charge of the team, although he will need to turn things around quickly if he wants to stay there for the long term.
Carlo Ancelotti ‘contributed’ to putting this extra pressure on Xavi’s position, and the Real Madrid coach, speaking to the media (via Diario AS) ahead of Thursday’s Copa del Rey match against Atlético Madrid , gave his opinion on the situation.
“I didn’t put anyone on the spot, I respect all my colleagues. It’s a very complicated job. We know very well that when things do not go well, it is the coach who is responsible. We must work well. Xavi has all the tools to do his job well (at Barcelona).” Few will dispute Ancelotti’s view that Xavi has the ability to turn around FC Barcelona’s fortunes – he just has to do it.
