Deco: ‘No Alternative Plan with Xavi for Now
Barcelona’s football sporting director, Deco de Souza, spoke to ‘Movistar +’ ahead of the Cádiz-Barça match in La Liga 2023/24, expressing confidence in Xavi Hernández’s chosen players to face Cádiz. He also stated that there is currently no alternative plan with Xavi.
Deco emphasized the importance of Barcelona winning, especially after Real Madrid’s victory against Mallorca. He stressed the need to focus on each game individually, without getting ahead of themselves in the title race.
Despite Xavi’s lineup changes, possibly with an eye on the PSG match, Deco believes the players selected will rise to the occasion. He highlighted the squad’s quality and expressed optimism about their chances of winning.
Regarding the Champions League clash with PSG, Deco advised the players to focus solely on the present match and not to be distracted by future fixtures.
Deco also addressed questions about Xavi’s future, suggesting that the team’s results are what truly bring tranquility. He acknowledged improvements in the team’s performance under Xavi but confirmed that there are no immediate plans to alter Xavi’s decision.
Deco’s remarks indicate a sense of stability and confidence in the current direction, emphasizing the importance of focusing on football matters amidst speculation about Xavi’s future.