Deco Contemplates Xavi Replacement Amid Barcelona’s Crisis: Rift Deepens After Squad List Controversy

In the wake of Barcelona’s recent struggles, RAC1 (via Barca Universal) reports that the club’s sporting director, Deco, is considering replacing Xavi as the head coach. The team is currently grappling with a crisis, marked by two consecutive defeats, and Deco believes a change in leadership is necessary.

Tensions between Xavi and Deco have escalated, especially in the aftermath of the squad list scandal this week. Xavi initially intended to omit senior players from the Antwerp trip but later included them, claiming it was a decision made in collaboration with Deco and President Laporta. However, Deco contradicted this, denying any involvement in team selection decisions.

The report does not specify if Deco has a specific replacement in mind, but given his influential role at Barcelona, the potential shift in coaching staff is significant. Another source suggests that President Laporta continues to support Xavi amid the internal discord.