The defeat to Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup reduced the players’ confidence in Xavi, and the Spanish media also named the coach’s replacement at Barca.
Barcelona lost 1-4 to Real Madrid in the recent Spanish Super Cup final. Contrary to Xavi’s statements in several press conferences that the relationship with the players is still positive, this coach’s future is being questioned when a number of important pillars in the team have lost confidence in teacher. What’s even more remarkable is that a number of key players were extremely upset when Xavi announced that his players were the ones who didn’t understand how Barca played.
This led to a reaction in Barca’s dressing room, and at the same time caused Xavi to lose points miserably in the eyes of his students. Another thing that cannot be ignored is that many Barca players believe that Xavi lacks strength and decisiveness. Everything became even more noisy when the Spanish media named the person willing to replace Xavi. More specifically, Barca president Joan Laporta considered Rafa Marquez the most reasonable choice if Xavi decided to resign or if the club parted ways with this coach. It is important to know that Xavi just extended his contract until 2025.
44 years old this year, former Mexican defender Rafa Marquez once played for Barca from 2003 to 2010. Marquez is currently leading the Barca B team. These are the reasons that helped Marquez catch the eye of Laporta to get him. Can replace Xavi.
