Xavi’s Girona Comments Upset Barcelona Board Members

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Barcelona’s leadership is discontented with Xavi’s unexpected assessment of their significant loss to Girona on Sunday.

The 4-2 defeat against La Liga leaders Girona has left Barcelona languishing in fourth place, trailing by a considerable seven points after 16 rounds in the 2023/24 season.

Despite the defeat, Xavi expressed an unusual optimism in his post-match press conference, asserting that he believed Barcelona played well against Girona.

He said, “It’s not a poor performance for Barca. This is a Barca in progress. Construction involves setbacks.

We deserved more, but football is unpredictable. Our defensive lapses led to a harsh defeat. Girona has a strong team, and though the loss is hard to accept, we must rise again.”

Cadena Ser reports a strong disapproval from the Barca board regarding Xavi’s Sunday evening comments, indicating a stark contrast in views on the team’s performance.

Club president Joan Laporta expressed dissatisfaction, questioning Xavi’s management as doubts surfaced following Barcelona’s defeat to Girona.

Laporta’s sentiments align with sporting director Deco’s post-game statement to DAZN, acknowledging the team’s shortcomings and lack of forcefulness.

With upcoming matches against Royal Antwerp in the UEFA Champions League and Valencia in La Liga, Barcelona aims to rebound from the recent setback.

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