According to the report from football-espana, Barcelona and President Joan Laporta have been at pains to back up manager Xavi Hernandez in recent weeks as the pressure grows and results continue to disappoint. Yet they already have a contingency plan in place should he leave.InformationGuideNigeria
The line from Laporta has been clear that regardless of what happens, Xavi will remain their manager until the end of the season, while internally, Laporta has been keen to ‘end any debate’ about his future. The summer will be a different matter though.NYSC Portal
Recent reports state that Sporting Director Deco sees Rafael Marquez, currently in charge of Barca Atletic, as his favourite to take over. Sport now describe him as a ‘real alternative’ to Xavi next summer, and if Xavi takes the decision to step down from the position, then they believe the Mexican manager is ready to take on an elite position.NYSC Portal
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This is Marquez’s first job in management, and he has kept Barca Atletic competitive under very tricky circumstances, often losing key players through the summer transfer window, or promotions to the first team.JAMB Result
Parallel to this, Michel Sanchez of Girona, Imanol Alguacil of Real Sociedad and Thiago Motta of Bologna are also on Barceloona’s shortlist. Marquez has the advantage that he has history at Barcelona, a personal relationship with Deco, and would not require a negotiation with another side.
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