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What fly has stung Joan Laporta to want to oust Xavi to this extent, three weeks after having reinforced him? The president of FC Barcelona would not have accepted his coach’s remarks to the press before the match in Almeria on the club’s finances. While the two men seemed to have gone for a ride again, the next few hours will be decisive. Nothing says that Xavi will still be on the bench next season. An act that could have multiple consequences…
The locker room doesn’t understand what’s happening either. Some players would even be upset by the latest information revealed in the press. The atmosphere has deteriorated considerably since the club’s elimination in the quarter-finals of the Champions League against PSG, reveals Mundo Deportivo. Something has broken between the different protagonists and the new episode Xavi doesn’t fix anything. On the contrary, since until then, the locker room supported him through thick and thin.
Many major players are in the dark
Cases are emblematic of the ambient malaise. The most striking is surely Robert Lewandowski. The Pole is decided to stay in Catalonia but his salary of €32 million gross per year is very expensive for the finances of a club needing to make ever more savings. Lately, he has often been substituted late in matches. A sign not necessarily well interpreted by those around him. The situation of Vitor Roque also raises questions, he who is going through difficult times. Xavi admitted his December arrival was not initially planned. It was Gavi’s long injury that changed everything. As a result, the young Brazilian plays little and lacks confidence.
João Felix will not be retained after his loan. His very irregular performances did not convince Barça to keep him, especially since Atlético de Madrid’s demands to let him go are far too high. João Cancelo is not sure of anything either. His season is good but his unfortunate return performance against PSG remains in the way of management. Even Raphinha is regularly mentioned for a departure even though he has been able to raise his level in recent months. For Araújo, the situation is different. The Uruguayan wants to be revalued at his fair value, which Barça cannot offer him.
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