AS Monaco is in the midst of a crisis of confidence. The heavy defeats in Bruges in the Champions League (4-1) and Lorient in the league (3-1) left traces. The coach, Adi Hütter, is more than ever in an ejectable seat. According to rumors that agitate the principality, he has two games, against Manchester City and Nice, to save his head. In case of failure, his successor would already be all found.
Xavi, the Monegasque dream
This successor is a legend of world football: Xavi. Free since his departure from Barcelona a little over a year ago, the Spanish technician recently declared that he wanted to find a bench and his interest in Ligue 1. The Monegasque sports director, Thiago Scuro, would have already contacted him to probe his intentions. That said, he is not the only one at the time since Al-Ittihad also thinks of this young technician to ensure the continuation of Laurent Blanc.
Several clues make this track credible. First, the presence in Monaco of Ansu Fati, which Xavi launched and exploded at Barça. The Spanish winger, one of the few satisfactions of this start to the season, would see the arrival of his old mentor very well. Then, Xavi would not be the first Spanish coach to sit on the Monegasque bench, after the passage of Roberto Moreno.
Reunion with Luis Enrique in perspective
The arrival of such a name would be a thunderclap for Ligue 1.. It would offer attractive perspectives, starting with electric reunion with its former teammate and rival, Luis Enrique, during shocks against PSG. The tactical duel between the two men, disciples of the same playing philosophy, would promise sparks.
Of course, nothing has yet been done. Adi Hütter still has his destiny in his hands. But Xavi's shadow now hovers on the Louis-II stadium. The Austrian technician is under maximum pressure. He knows that the slightest misstep could be fatal to him. And that the man who won everything with Barça awaits, patiently, his time.
