Barcelona have been in poor form of late, and after being held to a draw by Athletic Bilbao in the last round, they are now as many as seven points behind their old rivals Real Madrid, who are temporarily at the top of the table. Especially after losing 2-4 away to Girona, the biggest dark horse in La Liga this season, in the last round, and being forced to draw by Biba in this round, it can be said that Xavi's current position is in jeopardy. Whether it's the control of the dressing room or the team's tactical play, Xavi lacks variety.
Xavi was appointed in November 2021 to take over as the manager of the team. So far, he has led Barcelona to the La Liga championship and the La Liga Super Cup. However, the team's performance in the Champions League has not been satisfactory, with Barcelona losing two of their six games in the Champions League group stage this season, while old rivals Real Madrid have won all six of their group games. Therefore, fans do not recognize Xavi's coaching achievements.
Although the Barcelona management intends to change the coach, the current candidates who are idle at home are not too suitable for Barcelona. After all, Barcelona's style of play over the years has always been based on passing and controlling, so coaches like Conte who play round-trip tactics are not very suitable for Barcelona. Former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola is a good candidate, but he is currently in a stable position at the Blue Moon and has led Manchester City to three consecutive Premier League titles and Champions League titles. Pep Guardiola should not leave Manchester City anytime soon.
Of course, rival Girona's coach Michel is a very good choice. This season, Michel has led Girona to a league record of 13 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, just one point behind Real Madrid with one game in hand. Although there is no guarantee that they will win La Liga, there should be a lot of hope for a Champions League spot. And Michelle's tactics are very clear, and Michelle left a deep impression on the Barcelona management in the 4-2 tactical Barcelona game. Considering that the rest of Girona's contracts expire next summer, it cannot be ruled out that Barcelona will poach Girona at that time. In this way, it not only hits the opponent but also greatly increases its own strength.
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