
FC Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has addressed recent rumors suggesting that he may be facing dismissal from his position. Following the team's 2-0 victory over Almeria, reports from various media outlets, including El Espanol and RAC1, indicated that President Joan Laporta was displeased with Xavi's comments made prior to the La Liga match.
Xavi had mentioned in a prematch press conference that Barcelona would strive to compete with their rivals Real Madrid, acknowledging the challenging economic circumstances at the club. He emphasized that the current situation differs significantly from past years when coaches had more control over transfer decisions.