Despite the team’s failures in the Champions League, Barcelona club president Joan Laporta believes he has always supported head coach Xavi.
Despite their well-documented financial woes, the Blaugrana spent heavily during the summer transfer window and were widely considered to be among the top contenders for European glory.
Despite Xavi’s best efforts, Barcelona was eliminated in the group stage for a second consecutive year, and they will have to play in the Europa League again after the holidays after being paired with Manchester United in the play-off round.
Some fans of Barça wanted Xavi to step down when the team was eliminated from the Champions League, but Laporta insists that Xavi’s position has never been in danger.
“Xavi’s position has never been in jeopardy. As a coaching staff, we are 100% confident in Xavi “In an interview, Laporta made the following statement.
“And I can tell you that our coach is someone of whom we are incredibly proud. He is an experienced coach who has come at the right time to the right team. And he has the interpersonal skills to talk to everyone in the club about how they can all work together to make the club better.”
Laporta said that despite the team’s difficulties in Europe, they can take pride in leading La Liga going into the World Cup break because of Real Madrid’s recent slump.
“Due to the club’s multi-sport nature, there is constant rivalry and the need for vigilance. But without a doubt, this Christmas we will be able to enjoy it as league leaders, and it is extremely essential for the tranquility of everybody, as it will inspire faith and confidence inside the squad “Moreover, he said.
With their comeback victory over Osasuna in Pamplona, the team proved they have championship-caliber resolve and spirit.
