Barcelona’s Xavi Could Be Next High Profile Firing Following Jose Mourinho’s Sacking By AS Roma

• Xavi Hernandez is feeling the pressure as FC Barcelona boss following a tough start to the season
• Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has thrown his support behind Xavi and the Barcelona players
• AS Roma earlier sacked Jose Mourinho for poor results, and now Xavi could be shown the door as well

The pressure is mounting on Xavi Hernandez at FC Barcelona.

The former Blaugrana star led the side to the La Liga title in his first full season, but things aren’t going as well during his second season in charge.

They Spanish side are still in the Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League, but are eight points behind leaders Girona in La Liga.

They were also thrashed by Real Madrid in the Supercopa de Espana final, leading many to call for Xavi to be replaced.

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Xavi under pressure

ESPN has now reported that it’s not just the fans who want Xavi gone, as some players have also had enough.

Several players are believed to have lost faith in him to lead the side and have questioned his decisions.

Pep Guardiola believes in Xavi

While fans and players have lost faith, former Barca legend Pep Guardiola still supports the Spaniard.

As noted by Goal, the Manchester City boss said that he unconditionally supported the coach and the players and asked everyone to keep calm.

Xavi willing to waive millions if fired

While President Joan Laporta has expressed his faith in Xavi to turn things around, the former Barca man has reportedly thought about potentially losing his job.

Forbes noted that Xavi is willing to waive away millions that Barca would have to pay him should he be fired before his contract ends. It’s no secret that Barca have no money, and so Xavi doesn’t expect the side to pay him out.

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Barca could replicate AS Roma’s decision

The news of Xavi coming under more pressure broke on the same day that Jose Mourinho was sacked by AS Roma.

The Special One was let go by the side less than six months before his contract expired.

Xavi’s contract with Barca only ends on June 30, 2025, Transfermarkt reported.

Xavi apologises after Madrid thrash Barca

Sports Brief earlier reported that Xavi Hernandez apologised to Barcelona supporters after the club’s latest defeat.

The Blaugrana were thrashed by Real Madrid in the final of the Supercopa de Espana, losing 4-1 in the El Clasico.

The former Barcelona midfielder described his side’s performance as awful following the heavy defeat in Saudi Arabia.