Posted on October 29, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. by The editorial staff After dismissing Ronald Koeman, Joan Laporta is looking for a new FC Barcelona coach. For Pep Guardiola, Xavi, who is announced with insistence in the sights of Barça, could take place on the bench of the Blaugrana. FC Barcelona is already facing a huge turning point in its season. Last Wednesday, Ronald Koeman did not survive another defeat in Liga by Barça , this time on Rayo Vallecano (1-0). Thus, while awaiting the recruitment of a new technician, it is Sergi Barjuan who will take over the interim. Behind the scenes, the name of the legend Xavi then returns with insistence to take place on the Catalan bench. An arrival that the former Blaugrana coach Pep Guardiola would welcome. Present this Friday at a press conference as part of the Manchester City meeting against Crystal Palace on Saturday in the Premier League , Pep Guardiola validated a possible arrival of Xavi at Barça : “I do not know what will happen. They have an interim coach and I wish him luck, he's a good friend. I have no doubts, Xavi is ready to coach Barca. He knows the environment of the club, which is very important, he knows the game and he is passionate. He has more experience than me when I arrived on the bench for the first team. Xavi is very good and I wish him the best if he becomes Barca's next coach. I hope the team can gradually return to where it was. “
“I have no doubts, Xavi is ready to coach Barça”
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