Barcelona has recently encountered media criticism due to their ongoing challenges, and Coach Xavi is concerned that this negative feedback is impacting his players adversely.
The team’s performances in recent matches have been less than convincing, exemplified by their hard-fought 2-1 win against Deportivo Alaves on Sunday, where they had to come from behind to secure the victory.
According to reports, Xavi has criticized the press in the aftermath of the game, expressing concern that the severe criticism is negatively impacting the younger players within the club.
“I have zero doubts that the criticism from the press is affecting the team. It happened to me as a player and I can see it now.”
“There’s a massive wave of negativity around the team that is harming us. The criticism does not affect me, it affects the players. I can see it in their faces.”
Barcelona is currently four points behind the leading position in La Liga. Girona currently holds the top spot with 34 points from 13 games, while Real Madrid is in second place with 32 points.