Barcelona lost 3-2 to Antwerp in the Champions League group stage, a defeat that sparked divisions within the squad. The newspaper pointed out that Barcelona president Joan Laporta was very unhappy with the defeat and that he could not tolerate the result of the team's loss. At the same time, manager Xavi has made a series of recent demands, which has led to a deterioration in his image at the club's top and in the dressing room.
Xavi was under the most pressure ever, and he realized he didn't have the trust of any higher-ups. For Barca, the next two games will be crucial for Xavi. If Barcelona lose again, Xavi will be in a very dangerous situation. The defeat to Girona in the last round of the league dealt a huge blow to Barcelona and exacerbated the distrust of Xavi at the top. And against Antwerp, Xavi didn't lead the team to finish the game in a better way.
At the moment, sporting director Deco has a close relationship with Laporta, while Xavi appears to be isolated. He urgently needs to assert his authority and make substantial changes. He faces the challenge of not only leading the team back to confidence on the pitch, but also building better relationships with the hierarchy within the club.
The distrust of Xavi at the Barcelona hierarchy may stem from his difficult early days in charge and a number of decision-making mistakes. However, as a Barcelona legend, Xavi has the experience and wisdom to deal with the current predicament. He needs to build a better working relationship by stabilizing the team's tactics, rebuilding the chemistry between the players, and actively communicating with the higher-ups.
For Xavi, it's more important to show his leadership and determination as a manager. He needs to prove his worth in this difficult moment and lead the team out of the doldrums. Only through practical actions and achievements can Xavi regain the trust and support of the top management.
In the next matches, Xavi and Barcelona will face a tough test. They need to overcome difficulties and rebuild their faith in a spirit of solidarity. Only on this foundation will Xavi be able to turn the tide and lead Barcelona back to glory.
While Xavi is in a tough situation at the moment, he still has enough ability and opportunity to salvage the situation. The key is whether he can win the support of the top and the trust of the team through authority and change. Now, let's wait and see what Xavi does next, and expect him to get Barcelona back on track.