Xavi Says 'I Will Pack My Bags and Go' if Barcelona Players Turn on Him

Xavi Says 'I Will Pack My Bags and Go' if Barcelona Players Turn on Him

Fred Kennedy
updated at January 18, 2024 at 12:54 PM
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  • Xavi has come under fire in recent weeks following Barcelona's struggles
  • The Barca boss is said to have lost the faith of a section of his squad players
  • The Catalan giants currently sit fourth in the La Liga standings with 41 points

Xavi Hernandez has publicly spoken about his future at Barcelona amid sack calls from some quarters at the club.

The Spanish manager has come under heavy scrutiny in recent weeks owing to his side's struggles across competitions.

Xavi walks during the medal ceremony after the Spanish Super Cup final football match between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Photo by Giuseppe.
Xavi walks during the medal ceremony after the Spanish Super Cup final football match between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Photo by Giuseppe.
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Goal reports that Xavi is seemingly losing the faith of a section of players, with some of them said to be unhappy with the manager.

The development comes just days after the Catalan giants were hammered 4-1 in the Super Cup final by rivals Real Madrid.

Vinicius Jr was the match hero during the tie, with the Brazilian ace scoring a hat trick to steer his side to victory.

The defeat sparked calls from a section of Barcelona fans to have Xavi sacked after leading the club to a disastrous run of results.

Xavi addresses Barcelona future

The former midfielder has now addressed concerns about his future at Camp Nou, with the Spaniard disclosing he would gladly leave if his players lost faith in him.

Xavi went on to underscore his desire to get Barca back to winning ways, adding 'I'm here to bring something.'

"I love this club. I'm here to bring something to it. If I don't do it, I'll go home," said the former midfielder, who was appointed in November 2021," he said via BBC.
"The day my players no longer follow me, I'll pack my bags and leave. When someone tells me there's a problem, I'll leave," he added.

Barcelona will be back in action on Thursday night and will play Unionistas in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey.

Xavi apologises after Madrid thrash Barca

Sports Brief earlier reported on Xavi Hernandez apologising 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.

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