The weather is stormy at FC Barcelona. The draw conceded yesterday at home against Granada (3-3), penultimate in the Liga standings, irritated more than one. And obviously, the angriest man was the president of the Blaugrana, Joan Laporta. According to the latest information from the Spanish press, the culé leader lost his temper in the dressing room.
He would have sent furniture flying, furious to see his team being left behind by the great rival Merengue. Unsurprisingly, the Blaugrana stars are singled out, but so is their coach. Xavi may have announced his departure at the end of the season, but he is not spared from criticism. Far from there. This afternoon, A.S. also reveals that the fate of the Barcelona coach could be sealed before the end of May.
Xavi, an early departure?
Clearly, an ultimatum would have been imposed on Xavi in view of the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League against Napoli scheduled for February 21. If Xavi and his men do not achieve a good result in the lair of the Partenopei, the Spanish 2010 world champion could be fired immediately. A situation of which the main party would be perfectly aware.
Faced with the poor level of play displayed by the team, the Blaugrana management no longer wants to give their coach any gifts. Not immune to disappointment in C1, threatened in La Liga (5th, Athletic is only six points behind) and already out of the Copa del Rey, Barça wants to avoid crashing at the end of the season. And if Xavi has to jump, it is Rafa Márquez, the coach of Barça B, who would come and play the firefighter on duty. Which would be an excellent opportunity for the Mexican to prove that he has what it takes to be much more than a temporary worker…
