It may not have come as a surprise when Xavi announced that he would be leaving Barcelona at the end of the season. A symbol of the team, his time in Catalonia seems to have come to an end. Xavi's fate was sealed when he suffered a 3-5 defeat to La Liga powerhouse Villarreal, with two stoppage-time goals completely changing the situation. Although he won La Liga last season, this season has been a completely different challenge for the former midfielder. Barcelona are 10 points behind Real Madrid in the table and 11 points behind Girona at the top of the table after Saturday's defeat, with disappointing performances becoming more frequent, which has also taken a blow to the Catalan side's confidence.
Faced with tremendous pressure, Xavi finally chose to leave. He believes that the job has caused him unbearable pressure, and when he announced his resignation, he also admitted that he was exhausted. "The feeling of being a Barcelona coach is brutal, unpleasant and you feel disrespected," he said. ”。Not only did the situation take a toll on his mental health, but it also made him feel very depressed, and he said that even his closest friends knew about it. He further noted: "It's not just for me, it's for all the coaches who come to this club. Barcelona can't possibly have Sir Alex Ferguson. Xavi also hinted in his pre-match press conference that the club and its supporters lacked enough respect for what they had achieved during his tenure. "I decided to leave a long time ago," he said. Our work is not given enough attention. ”。
Barcelona's reaction was not surprising as the legendary former midfielder has been shut out. Although this season's performances and results were far from those of the 2010 World Cup winners, the team quickly accepted the blame. Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong accepted the blame on behalf of the Barcelona players, saying: "It's our fault, it's the player's fault – if it's not successful, it's our fault. ”。The Dutch midfielder added: "It can't happen to a top team. If, faced with Xavi's departure, FC Barcelona began to look for his replacement. Between rumors and speculation, some names inevitably come to the fore. Former Barcelona player and current Ajax boss Erik Teohhardt is reportedly one of the favourites. Teohart himself has responded to the possibility, saying that he has not yet made a final decision on his future decision, but he admits that there is a special connection between himself and Barcelona. Other potential candidates include the likes of Real Betis boss Manuel Pellegrini and Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, but there have been no official announcements yet.
With Xavi's departure, FC Barcelona will face a difficult period of transition. The selection of a new manager will be a key factor in reinvigorating the team and leading them back to the top. Issues within the club also need to be addressed, including communication between management and players and the future direction of the club. This turning point marks the beginning of a new era for Barcelona, and the expectations and worries of fans for the future are also intensifying.
When Xavi announced his departure from Barcelona, fans expressed mixed emotions about his departure. Some people understood his decision.
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