XaviDecision to leave Barcelona The bench on June 30 surprised everyone. The situation was complicated by the results, however John LaPortaHis decision was to keep it as long as possible. However, it was the coach who gave a huge lesson at Barcelona, and he wanted to take a step aside and set a date for his departure.
He believes that this way the situation around the team will relax and everyone will benefit.
Pending issues
But the question is: what now? Although the coach stresses that he still believes they can win the league and dream of the Champions League, the reality is that things will have to change a lot for this to be possible.
The gap in LaLiga EA Sports is huge in terms of the top two and in the top European competition their chances are slim considering the quality of the opponents.
It is true that attacks on the team will diminish. This will cause calmness in the players that can provide better results. No one should be fooled by these results, you should aim to secure fourth place that allows access to the Champions League next season.
Because after defeat against Villarreal, BarcelonaThe battle of this battle begins. This is a non-negotiable goal.
Laporta and Xavi in the Spanish Super Cup.
Staff reaction
Players must now take a step forward. They must do this because from now on the criticism will not be borne by the coach, but will go directly to the players.
There are many players who are performing very low and will no longer be able to hide behind the coach's actions. This is a key point that should have a direct impact on the improvement of the team.
Swing on the bench
Finally, the role of the board is to search the market for a coach for next season. The profile they are looking for is that of an experienced coach.
They don't want to try out an inexperienced coach, so the option is there Rafa Marquez Not an option, although there is still a long way to go before a decision is made. What the board of directors should do is avoid leaks so as not to destabilize the team and, above all, out of respect Xavi.
Marquis He was asked about this possibility at the conclusion of the match: “Now it's up to the board to choose the replacement, it's in their hands. It's an opportunity you can't say no to,” the Mexican said.
