Xavi Hernández warns new coach about Barcelona and difficulties with club.
Days after Xavi Hernandez was fired as Barcelona’s manager, he issued a warning to his successor following Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Sevilla.
Xavi, dismissed last week despite having a contract until June 30, 2025, expressed disappointment in an interview with DAZN. “I don’t think our work has been sufficiently valued given the adverse situation we inherited,” Xavi said. “Barça were ninth in the table when we arrived in late 2021, and we finished second. In our first full season, we won LaLiga and the Spanish Supercopa. This year hasn’t met the required level, but it’s been down to details in key games.”
Reports suggest Xavi is set to be replaced by Hansi Flick, with an official announcement expected soon.
Xavi highlighted the challenges awaiting his successor. “Barcelona is a difficult club, especially with the adverse financial situation and LaLiga’s financial fair play rules,” he said. “They will need patience and resilience. The only thing that can save them is winning, regardless of their previous affiliation with the club.”
