Barca dressing room in trouble, their confidence is going down for this reason

Barcelona's head coach, Xavi Hernández, finds himself in a delicate position as he navigates the challenge of maintaining unwavering support from the entire first-team squad, as disclosed in a recent report from ESPN. The revelation indicates a potential fracture in team cohesion, with some players reportedly losing faith in Xavi, complicating his managerial responsibilities. Nevertheless, Xavi exudes confidence in his leadership abilities and is actively addressing player concerns with a diplomatic and respectful approach.

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The recent 4-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa final has added immense pressure on Xavi. However, it appears that discontent among Barcelona players was simmering well before this high-profile loss. Reports suggest that certain key players have been questioning the team's strategic approach, coupled with dissatisfaction over Xavi's comments on their struggles to adapt to Barça's distinctive style of play. Variances in opinions regarding the coach's treatment of the squad are further contributing to internal discord.

While a source close to Xavi insists that the players, on the whole, remain supportive of their coach, signs of individual dissatisfaction within the 20-player squad are evident. Despite the team's underwhelming performance this season, Xavi expresses contentment with the overall behavior and attitude displayed by the players.

The pivotal moment in the player-manager relationship is highlighted as the 3-2 victory over Almeria before Christmas, marked by Xavi delivering a stern halftime talk. Despite facing setbacks, Xavi consistently voices confidence in his players during news conferences, emphasizing his belief that they can reverse the course of the season.

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WHAT’S NEXT FOR XAVI’S FUTURE

However, sources from ESPN cast doubts on Xavi's future beyond the current season, despite a contract renewal. This potential uncertainty may indicate a subtle decrease in confidence. Barcelona's financial fair play constraints present obstacles to terminating Xavi's contract and appointing a replacement. Additionally, the absence of apparent immediate alternatives may lead to Xavi continuing as the manager for the remainder of the season, though any further missteps could imperil his tenure.