Xavi is bigger on the outside than on the inside at Barca

PROMOTE / Over the past few hours, the situation with Javi Hernandez has changed. If in recent days it seemed that his continuity was gaining momentum, then at this time of day Egarense is far from sitting on the bench at Barça next season. The balance in management leadership has begun to tip towards replacements in the coaching position, although nothing is 100% certain yet. The final and inevitable face-to-face fight between President Laporta and Xavi will determine the verdict.

After Xavi announced his retirement at the beginning of 2024, Barça entered something of an institutional lull. His departure was considered complete, but the good results of the last two months raised the possibility of Egarense continuing. At times it even seemed that reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League would be the decisive factor for Laporta, who would ask Xavi to continue his career, and he, inspired by the team’s performance, would agree.

However, the knockout against PSG and in the Clasico restored the balance. Within the leadership, some figures who have spoken out in favor of Xavi’s succession in recent months may have changed their minds, restoring the balance of desires. And as SPORT has learned, this penchant for bench replacements has intensified in recent hours.