🚨 XAVI OUT, NEW SIGNING IN!, XABI ALONSO AND DE ZERBI, LIVERPOOL…

Summary

Chavi Hernandez has announced he will leave Barcelona at the end of the season due to a toxic atmosphere and lack of league title hopes. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp also resigned. Potential replacements include Roberto De Zerby and Xabi Alonso. Barcelona continues transfer activity, close to finalizing a summer deal for Lucas Beral despite the managerial uncertainty. Overall, both clubs face major rebuilding projects requiring new managers and directors amid challenging environments and high expectations.

Takeaways

• 😮 Chavi Hernandez is leaving FC Barcelona at the end of the season.
• 😢 Chavi felt the environment at Barcelona was too toxic and negative.
• 👍 Chavi tried to make things work but it was not happening.
• 😠 The players are also responsible for Barcelona's situation.
• 🔮 Chavi believes a big title was needed to change the feeling at the club.
• 😕 Winning La Liga or Champions League will now be very difficult.
• 😯 Chavi decided to announce his departure to shake up the situation.
• 😏 Chavi may have been fired at the end of the season anyway.
• 👀 Roberto De Zerbi and Xabi Alonso are candidates for Barcelona and Liverpool.
• ⬆️ Barcelona will still try to sign Lucas Boyé this summer despite Chavi leaving.

Q & A

Why is Xavi Hernandez leaving Barcelona at the end of the season?

Xavi feels that the atmosphere around Barcelona has become too toxic and negative, making it difficult for him to continue. There is a lot of pressure and unrealistic expectations, and he believes the club needs a change in dynamics to move forward.

Who are the leading candidates to replace Xavi as Barcelona manager?

Some names being mentioned include Roberto De Zerbi, Thiago Motta and Rafa Marquez. However, it is still early and Barcelona will take their time to decide on the new manager.

What is the difference between how Barcelona and Liverpool are approaching their manager search?

Liverpool first need to hire a new sporting director, who will then appoint the new manager. Barcelona already have a director in place (Deco), so they can focus directly on selecting a new manager.

Is Xabi Alonso likely to become the next Liverpool manager?

Yes, Xabi Alonso is considered a top candidate for the Liverpool job and seems likely to be amongst their main targets.

What transfer business might Barcelona try to complete soon?

Barcelona are hoping to finalize a deal to sign Lucas Beral from Real Madrid in the coming days/weeks, despite the situation with Xavi leaving.

Was Xavi always expected to leave Barcelona at the end of the season?

According to reports, even if results had improved, Xavi was likely to be fired by Barcelona at the end of the season anyway.

What trophies could Xavi have won to potentially change the situation?

It's believed that only winning a major title like La Liga or Champions League could have significantly improved the atmosphere and dynamic around the club and saved Xavi's job.

How far behind are Barcelona in the La Liga title race?

Barcelona are about 10 points behind Real Madrid, making a La Liga title this season very unlikely.

Why does the narrator say it's easy to predict Xabi Alonso and De Zerbi as candidates?

Because Alonso and De Zerbi are both currently very successful managers, so it's logical they would be considered by top clubs like Liverpool and Barcelona.

What signing does Barcelona hope to complete soon?

Barcelona hope to finalize a deal for Lucas Beral from Real Madrid in the coming days/weeks.